New York Jets Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
New York Jets Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $938,799 in 84 grants; the typical grant was $3,133 and the largest $164,804. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$938,799
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$3,133
- Largest grant$164,804
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
83% 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 | $1.2 million | 87 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $938,799 | 84 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Friedman C/O New York Jets LLC 1 Jets Drive, Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 549-4800 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What New York Jets Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $562,165 |
| New Jersey | 32 | $250,952 |
| Maryland | 3 | $54,650 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $23,330 |
| Texas | 1 | $9,558 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,065 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,579 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lupus Research Alliance | General support | $164,804 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | General support | $87,186 |
| Atlantic Health System | General support | $51,650 |
| Foundation for Morristown | General support | $50,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Soldiers to Sidelines | General support | $47,100 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $26,459 |
| Brooklyn Community Services | General support | $25,000 |
| All Stars Project Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Urban League | General support | $25,000 |
| Outreach Inc | General support | $23,330 |
| Atlantic Health System | General support | $20,802 |
| Year Up Inc | General support | $20,487 |
| Associated Humane Societies Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Linder-St Jude Childrens | General support | $15,000 |
| Stomp Out Bullying | General support | $15,000 |
| Deirdre's House | General support | $15,000 |
| The Marty Lyons Foundation | General support | $12,000 |
| Matt Friedman Mem Fnd | General support | $10,000 |
| Society for the Preservation of | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $10,000 |
| Unted Way of Northern New Jersey | General support | $10,000 |
| The Coach Knapp Memorial Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $9,558 |
| Njica | General support | $7,500 |
| Brooklyn Community Services | General support | $7,000 |
| Alpha Phi International | General support | $6,065 |
| Greater Morris County NFF | General support | $5,000 |
| Morris Hills Regional District | General support | $5,000 |
| Morristown High School | General support | $5,000 |
| West Orange High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Roxbury High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Roxbury High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Freedom House | General support | $5,000 |
| Nysphsaa Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Pob Athletic Booster Club | General support | $5,000 |
| NFF NYC Chapter | General support | $5,000 |
| One Love Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General support | $4,513 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Friedman
- Christopher W Johnson
- Jesse Linder
- Hymie Elhai
- IRA Akselrad
- Robert W Johnson IV
- Andy Lee
- Jay D Waxenberg
Questions people ask
Does New York Jets Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does New York Jets Foundation Inc give?
$938,799 in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $3,133.
Who runs New York Jets Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Friedman (Treasurer/Coo/Director), Christopher W Johnson (Vice Chairman/Director), Jesse Linder (VP, Community Relations) and Hymie Elhai (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does New York Jets Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.