Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 46-2953602 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JANET C NESCHIS CO MCLAUGHLIN STERN |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 MADISON AVENUE 18TH FL, NEW YORK NY 10016 |
| Phone | 2124481100 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION IS NECESSARY, ONLY A GENERAL LETTER OF REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | Grant for outreach program in art | $200,000 |
| Cooper Union | New York, NY | Grant for outreach program in art | $170,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | New York, NY | Grant for capital contribution for contruction of new building | $150,000 |
| Amigos Del Museo Del Barrio | New York, NY | Grant for exhibition of art | $100,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Grant for public art | $100,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Grant for outreach program in art | $75,000 |
| The Nelson- Atkins Museum | Kansas City, MO | Grant for exhibitions of art | $75,000 |
| Columbia University School of the Arts | New York, NY | Grant for education mfa scholarships | $50,000 |
| Ps 1 Contemporary Arts Center | Long Island City, NY | Grant for art installation | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | Grant for mfa in art | $50,000 |
| Swiss Institute | New York, NY | Grant for exhibition of art | $30,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | Grant for exhibitions of art | $25,000 |
| Beam Center | Brooklyn, NY | Grant for public art | $25,000 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Council | New York, NY | Grant for studio space for artists | $25,000 |
| Mass Moca Foundation Inc | North Adams, MA | Grant for exhibition of art | $25,000 |
| Public Art Fund | New York, NY | Grant for public art | $25,000 |
| The Rubin Museum of Art | New York, NY | Grant for exhibition of art | $25,000 |
| Times Square District Management Association Inc | New York, NY | Grant for public art | $25,000 |
| Ipti Research Org for Tech & Innov | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | Grant for art education project | $23,500 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago, IL | Grant for exhibitions of art | $20,000 |
| NYC Salt Inc | New York, NY | Grant for photography program | $20,000 |
| Cooper Union | New York, NY | Grant for art prize | $15,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Grant for exhibitions of art | $15,000 |
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Grant for exhibition of art | $10,000 |
| Elm Foundation Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Grant for exhibition of art | $10,000 |
| Five Myles Gallery | Brooklyn, NY | Grant for exhibitions of art | $10,000 |
| International Studio and Curatorial Program | Brooklyn, NY | Grant for art residencies | $10,000 |
| Penumbra Foundation | New York, NY | Grant for residency program in photography and exhibitions | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Grant for exhibition of art | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,378,500 | 29 |
| 2022 | $1,046,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512829349101026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2953602
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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