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Jesselson Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 136075098  ·  Private foundation

Jesselson Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $748K in grants paid and $10.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 43 individual grants from this funder — $1.8M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$748K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$10.5M
Assets (FY2020)
43
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Jesselson Foundation funds

Jesselson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pef Israel Endowment Fds
GENERAL CHARITABLE
New York, NY$453K2024
Columbia University
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
New York, NY$165K2020
Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
New York, NY$160K2020

How to apply for funding from Jesselson Foundation

Jesselson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Jesselson Foundation

Does Jesselson Foundation accept grant applications?
Jesselson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Jesselson Foundation fund?
Jesselson Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Pef Israel Endowment Fds, Columbia University, Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Jesselson Foundation give in grants?
Jesselson Foundation reported $748K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 43 grants.
Where is Jesselson Foundation located?
Jesselson Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136075098.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jesselson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jesselson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.