Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,800 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $77,000. 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$365,800
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$77,000
- Assets$238,833
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $336,500 the year before.
21% 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 | $328,980 | 36 | $318,025 |
| 2024 | $336,500 | 29 | $97,903 |
| 2025 | $365,800 | 34 | $238,833 |
How to apply
Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust 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.
What Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $333,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Association | General support | $77,000 |
| WJCS | General support | $46,500 |
| Our New Way Garden | General support | $33,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $25,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | General support | $25,000 |
| Urban Dove | General support | $21,800 |
| Arts Westchester | General support | $15,000 |
| Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| Cornell University | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Scope | General support | $10,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Byram Hills Education Foundation | General support | $6,500 |
| Hunter College Fdn | General support | $6,000 |
| Jacobs Pillow | General support | $6,000 |
| Yeshiva University | General support | $6,000 |
| Aca-Ny | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Synagogue of Rye | General support | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Parsons Dance | General support | $5,000 |
| The Joyce Theater Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The University of Michigan Medical School Development Office | General support | $4,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | General support | $3,500 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Michael Wolk Heart Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $2,000 |
| PBS News Hour | General support | $2,000 |
| Carbon 180 | General support | $1,500 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General support | $1,500 |
| Hmi | General support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Art & Design | General support | $1,000 |
| Ncobs | General support | $1,000 |
| Pennywise | General support | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Adult School | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Froma Benerofe
Questions people ask
Does Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust give?
$365,800 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Froma Benerofe (Trustee).
What does Jeannette Barron Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.