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Jeniam Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 62-1516244 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.5M
- Grants reported
- 63
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | $1.5M |
Where Jeniam Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST LONG ISLAND | COMMACK, NY | LONG ISLAND SOUND STEWARDSHIP FUND 2024 | 2024 | $150K |
| WAVENY PARK CONSERVANCY INC | NEW CANAAN, CT | WOODLANDS RESTORATION AND MEADOW UPGRADES | 2024 | $100K |
| WAVENY LIFECARE NETWORK INC | NEW CANAAN, CT | CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE GRANT | 2024 | $100K |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KANAB, UT | NETWORK STRATEGY 2024 | 2024 | $100K |
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY CT & NY | NEW YORK, NY | COASTAL RESILIENCY COLLABORATION GRANT | 2024 | $85K |
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY CT & NY | NEW YORK, NY | CT COASTAL PROJECTS | 2024 | $75K |
| EVERWONDER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | NEWTOWN, CT | CHALLENGE GRANT 2023-2024 | 2024 | $75K |
| WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC | SOUTH SALEM, NY | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GRANT | 2024 | $50K |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KANAB, UT | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | 2024 | $50K |
| AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY | THE PLAINS, VA | ADVANCING BIRDSPLUS | 2024 | $50K |
| DANBURY ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC | BETHEL, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $41K |
| NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $40K |
| HORIZONS NATIONAL | WESTPORT, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $40K |
| EARTHPLACE THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER INC | WESTPORT, CT | MICROBIAL SOURCE TRACKING PILOT PROJECT AND EDUCATOR | 2024 | $40K |
| NEWTOWN-SANDY HOOK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | NEWTOWN, CT | CHALLENGE GRANT | 2024 | $35K |
| GLOBAL FOREST GENERATION | NORTH HERO, VT | IMPACT MONITORING 2 | 2024 | $30K |
| WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC | SOUTH SALEM, NY | STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RED WOLF RESEARCH | 2024 | $30K |
| NEW CANAAN LAND CONSERVATION TRUST INC | NEW CANAAN, CT | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR | 2024 | $25K |
| NATIONAL AVIARY PITTSBURGH INC | PITTSBURG, PA | AFRICAN PENQUINS SAFE PROGRAM | 2024 | $25K |
| SAVE THE SOUND INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | SOUND FUTURE CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $25K |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN CT | NEW LONDON, CT | ALEWIFE COVE CONSERVANCY | 2024 | $20K |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEW CANAAN | NEW CANAAN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| SAVE THE SOUND INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | RIVER RESTORATION NETWORK FUNDING WORKSHOP | 2024 | $20K |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | OCEANS PROGRAM | 2024 | $20K |
| CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF WESTON INC | WESTON, MA | DOUBLE BASS FOR MUSIC PROGRAM | 2024 | $15K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- HUGH KILLIN III
- Address
- PO BOX 3128 NEWTOWN, CT, 06470
- Phone
- 2033041762
- Deadlines
- NO FORMAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
- Application materials
- NO FORMAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. USE A SUMMARY FORMAT (1-2 PAGES) FOR INITIAL REQUESTS AND INCLUDE BUDGET INFORMATION. SPECIFIC DETAILS WILL BE REQUESTED LATER, AS APPROPRIATE.
- Restrictions
- JENIAM FOUNDATION HAS SPECIFIC MISSION AREAS OF (A) CONSERVATION WITH EMPHASIS ON AVIAN SPECIES AND (B) COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS IN NEW CANAAN, CT AREA. GRANTS ARE AWARDED PRIMARILY FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, BUT MAY ALSO INCLUDE FEASIBILITY AND MARKETING STUDIES, EMPLOYMENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER UNIQUE PROJECTS. GRANT EMPHASIS IS ON PROJECTS TO BUILD AN ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY, IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, OR ENHANCE REVENUE. SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS OF THE FOUNDATION HAVE INCLUDED AN ENGAGED OR 'HANDS-ON' VENTURE PHILANTHROPY APPROACH INCLUDING INFORMAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN ASSESSING STRATEGIC PLANS. FUNDING IS LEVERAGED THROUGH CHALLENGE GRANTS, PROJECT LOANS, AND COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Jeniam Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.