The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $225,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $215,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,000 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 21 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc 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 Peter Jennings Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for America | General | $40,000 |
| Women in Need Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General | $15,000 |
| The Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreational Center | General | $15,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | General | $15,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City of New York | General | $15,000 |
| Concern Worldwide US Inc | General | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Sola | General | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | General | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $5,000 |
| NRDC | General | $5,000 |
| The Bob Woodruff Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General | $5,000 |
| Aliento | General | $5,000 |
| The Sentencing Project | General | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Team | General | $5,000 |
| One Million Degrees | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kayce Freed Jennings
- Mark J Weinstein
- Christopher Jennings
- Elizabeth Jennings
Questions people ask
Does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc give?
$225,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kayce Freed Jennings (President/Director), Mark J Weinstein (Treasurer), Christopher Jennings (Director) and Elizabeth Jennings (Director).
What does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.