Jacob Burns Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPleasantville, New York · EIN 13-6114245 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$326K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington Public Theater | Great Barrington, MA | Charitable | $33,500 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Charitable Donations Below 1000 Threshold | Pleasantville, NY | Charitable | $25,351 |
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Artswestchester | White Plains, NY | Charitable | $23,100 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | Great Barrington, MA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Shakespeare and Company | Lenox, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Humane Society of Westchester | New Rochelle, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis | Garden City, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NYC Ballet | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $4,250 |
| Best Foot Forward | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | Becket, MA | Charitable | $3,900 |
| Fuller Center | Americus, GA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Brain Bowl Events Inc | Delray Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boston Pops at Tanglewood | Lenox, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Athens Cultural Center | Athens, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPCA Westchester | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Charitable | $2,591 |
| Fau Foundation University | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Musc Children's Hospital | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pinewood Prepartory School | Summerville, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad | Great Barrington, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Wingman Foundation | Minden, NV | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Catskill, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Oakland Park, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Scenic Hudson Park | Irvington, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hudson Athens Lighthouse | Athens, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sheffield Fire Department | Sheffield, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Great Barrington Fire Department | Great Barrington, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Spirit of Giving | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Deerfield Beach Historical Society | Deerfield Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North County Life Flight Inc | Saranac Lake, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Fire Department | Chappaqua, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dorchester Paws | Summerville, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Olana Partnership | Hudson, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance | Chappaqua, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | Orlando, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 | Belleair Bluffs, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Faulk Center for Counseling | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Neuberger Museum of Art | Purchase, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mt Kisco Child Care Center Inc | Mt Kisco, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Avda | Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325,692 | 62 |
| 2023 | $321,299 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105163
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6114245
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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