Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$56.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 67 | $55.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 72 | $56.7 million |
How to apply
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation 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 Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $1.2 million |
| Mississippi | 18 | $770,000 |
| California | 3 | $215,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $125,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $102,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $60,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Borealis Philanthropy | Project support | $100,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project support | $100,000 |
| NDN Collective | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project support | $75,000 |
| Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board of the American Baptist Churches | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Progressive Multiplier Fund | General operating support | $75,000 |
| St Charles Hospital | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Akwesasne Freedom School | General operating support | $60,000 |
| MICA Group Inc | Project support | $60,000 |
| Seven Dancers Coalition Inc | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Coahoma County Diaper Bank | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Voices Heard | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Freedom Project Network | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Highlander Research and Education Center | Project support | $50,000 |
| Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Black Womens Roundtable | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Votes | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Native Wellness Institute | General operating support | $50,000 |
| One Voice Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Onkwe Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Provide | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Provide | General operating support | $50,000 |
| SEPA Mujer | General operating support | $50,000 |
| AIDS Services Coalition | Project support | $40,000 |
| Black Farmer Fund | General operating support | $40,000 |
| BYP100 Education Fund | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Center for Court Innovation | Project support | $40,000 |
| Clean Air Coalition of Western New York | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Clean Air Coalition of Western New York | Project support | $40,000 |
| Columbia County Sanctuary Movement | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Columbia County Sanctuary Movement | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Local Progress Policy Institute | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Cultural Production | General operating support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Dixon
- Rachel Norko
- Elizabeth Flower
- Vonda Brunsting
- Marc Diaz
- Brook Beardsley
- Terrelene Massey
- Chad Raphael
- Rini Banerjee Conway
- Jason Beardsley
- Essma Bengabsia
- Evelysse Vargas
- Jenifer Getz
- Richard Burns
Questions people ask
Does Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Dixon (Treasurer/Director), Rachel Norko (Secretary/Director), Elizabeth Flower (Director) and Vonda Brunsting (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.