Jeniam Foundation Grants

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

(203) 304-1762

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.

Where Jeniam Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Showing 5 of the 25 largest grants (63 reported in all).

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 filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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