Jetblue Grants Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jetblue Grants Foundation is a private foundation in Long Island City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $577,280 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$577,280
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $314,350 the year before.
100% 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 | $314,350 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $577,280 | 11 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Jetblue Grants 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 Jetblue Grants Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $51,080 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx Children's Museum | To develop the exhibit soar and explore aviation adventures | $50,000 |
| New Hackney Education Business Partnership (Inspire) London Uk | The grant is to be used by the grantee for its women in aviation program | $41,080 |
| Eureka Enrichment | To support the discovery and challenge teams | $30,000 |
| Mariposa Dr Foundation | To support STEM programming | $30,000 |
| Aerostar Avion Institute | The cost of a program manager | $25,000 |
| Alexandria Fairfax Alumni Chapter | Flight training program | $25,000 |
| Museum of Discovery and Science | Stem mobile lab | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy | Civil air patrol program and flight simulators | $20,000 |
| Aerobility | To support the aviation education program | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Broward County | Support the grantees ionosphere program | $10,000 |
| Science Journal for Kids | Stem and aviation related articles and videos | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ursula Hurley
- Icema Gibbs
- Amy Burr
- Brian Friedman
- Joanna Geraghty
- Shawn Holdridge
- Wayne Mayers Jr
- Jerome Murray
- Jayne O'Brien
- Robert Tepe
- David Thorpe
- Johanna Vargas
Questions people ask
Does Jetblue Grants Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jetblue Grants Foundation give?
$577,280 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jetblue Grants Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ursula Hurley (President), Icema Gibbs (Vice President), Amy Burr (Director) and Brian Friedman (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Jetblue Grants Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.