Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $537,125 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $148,500 and the largest $163,675. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$537,125
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$148,500
- Largest grant$163,675
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $530,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $311,300 | 3 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 4 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $537,125 | 4 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Outreach for Educational Change | Expenditure responsibility was exercised for this grant. Scholarships and educational support to attend primary and secondary private schools for girls who qualify. Scholarships are given to students from local impoverished communities in norther nigeria who are selected by community outreach for educational change according to the grant's terms and conditions. | $163,675 |
| Centre for Girls Education | Expenditure responsibility was exercised for this grant. Mentoring and academic tutoring for girls graduating from public secondary school to prepare for college entrance exams and academic safe spaces for girls who are not yet enrolled in primary schools. | $162,000 |
| Individual | $135,000 | |
| Gatan Marayu Foundation | Expenditure responsibility was exercised for this grant. Scholarships and educational support to attend primary and secondary private schools for girls who qualify. Scholarships are given to students from local impoverished communities in norther nigeria who are selected by gatan marayu foundation according to the grant's terms and conditions. | $76,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Colette Corry
- Fatima Nduka-Eze
- Tatiana Carayannis
- Steven Jervis
- Geoffrey Field
- William Fredericks
Questions people ask
Does Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc give?
$537,125 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $148,500.
Who runs Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Colette Corry (President), Fatima Nduka-Eze (Director/ Vice President), Tatiana Carayannis (Director, Chairman) and Steven Jervis (Director, Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jean F Herskovits Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.