The JTK Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The JTK Foundation is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,250 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$190,250
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,050 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $172,050 | 66 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $190,250 | 66 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
The JTK 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.
What The JTK Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 26 | $67,750 |
| New York | 25 | $61,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breath Body Mind | General support | $30,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | General support | $16,000 |
| Physicians for Peace | General support | $15,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys Club of New York | General support | $7,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General support | $5,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | General support | $4,800 |
| Voicexperience | General support | $3,250 |
| Wheaton College | General support | $3,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General support | $3,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building Preservation Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education | General support | $2,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General support | $2,500 |
| Rustic Pathways Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden Inc - Sunflower Sponsor | General support | $2,000 |
| The Lords Place (WPB) | General support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $2,000 |
| Trustbridge | General support | $2,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Adopt-A-Family (Palm Beach) | General support | $2,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $2,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center | General support | $2,000 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States | General support | $1,500 |
| Save the Children | General support | $1,500 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society | General support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $1,500 |
| Mary Obolensky Underwood Leukaemia Foundation | General support | $1,200 |
| K9S for Warriors | General support | $1,000 |
| The Gordie Center Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| The Green Vale School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Society of Memorial Sloan | General support | $1,000 |
| Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Episcopal School in the City of Ny | General support | $1,000 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults | General support | $1,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Buckley School | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jayne T Keith
- Walter C Teagle III
Questions people ask
Does The JTK Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The JTK Foundation give?
$190,250 in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The JTK Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jayne T Keith (Trustee) and Walter C Teagle III (Trustee).
What does The JTK Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.