The Joukowsky Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joukowsky Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $720,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$720,000
- Assets$36.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
24% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $401,025 | 14 | $40.3 million |
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 33 | $32.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 17 | $36.4 million |
How to apply
The Joukowsky Family 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 The Joukowsky Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $750,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $393,500 |
| New York | 8 | $387,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $38,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $720,000 |
| No Limits Media | General support | $339,000 |
| Millbrook School | General support | $120,000 |
| American Community School at Beirut | General support | $110,000 |
| Robert College of Istanbul | General support | $95,000 |
| University of the Wild | General support | $52,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Great salt lake film - general support | $38,000 |
| American Research Institute in Turkey | General support | $30,000 |
| Nightingale-Bamford School | General support | $25,000 |
| St Bernard's School | General support | $20,000 |
| YMCA Camp Fuller | General support | $20,000 |
| Brown University | The carolan family football endowment | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General support | $10,000 |
| International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance | General support | $5,000 |
| Dogs for Better Lives | General support | $2,500 |
| Pesvebi | General support | $2,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Palast fund - general support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nina Joukowsky Koprulu
- Michael W Joukowsky
- Oliver Joukowsky
- Elena Haworth Joukowsky
- Sureya Koprulu
- Mark Zarcaro
Questions people ask
Does The Joukowsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joukowsky Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2023, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Joukowsky Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Nina Joukowsky Koprulu (President), Michael W Joukowsky (Chairman of the Board), Oliver Joukowsky (Governor) and Elena Haworth Joukowsky (Governor) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Joukowsky Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.