Jeniam Clarkson Foundation
Historical FunderNewtown, Connecticut · EIN 62-1516244 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$32.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HUGH KILLIN III |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3128, NEWTOWN CT 06470 |
| Phone | 2033041762 |
| Form and 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. |
| Deadlines | NO FORMAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| 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. |
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
49% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust Long Island | Commack, NY | Long island sound stewardship fund 2024 | $150,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Network strategy 2024 | $100,000 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network Inc | New Canaan, CT | Cybersecurity challenge grant | $100,000 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy Inc | New Canaan, CT | Woodlands restoration and meadow upgrades | $100,000 |
| National Audubon Society Ct & NY | New York, NY | Coastal resiliency collaboration grant | $85,000 |
| Everwonder Children's Museum | Newtown, CT | Challenge grant 2023-2024 | $75,000 |
| National Audubon Society Ct & NY | New York, NY | Ct coastal projects | $75,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | The Plains, VA | Advancing birdsplus | $50,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Hurricane helene relief | $50,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc | South Salem, NY | Capital campaign grant | $50,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc | Bethel, CT | General support | $41,000 |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | Westport, CT | Microbial source tracking pilot project and educator | $40,000 |
| Horizons National | Westport, CT | General support | $40,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $40,000 |
| Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation Inc | Newtown, CT | Challenge grant | $35,000 |
| Global Forest Generation | North Hero, VT | Impact monitoring 2 | $30,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc | South Salem, NY | Staff development and red wolf research | $30,000 |
| National Aviary Pittsburgh Inc | Pittsburg, PA | African penquins safe program | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Land Conservation Trust Inc | New Canaan, CT | Community engagement coordinator | $25,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | New Haven, CT | Sound future campaign | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Eastern Ct | New London, CT | Alewife cove conservancy | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | New York, NY | Oceans program | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | General support | $20,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | New Haven, CT | River restoration network funding workshop | $20,000 |
| Cambridge School of Weston Inc | Weston, MA | Double bass for music program | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Chamber Music Inc | New Canaan, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Animal Humane Association of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Challenge grant for safety net | $10,000 |
| Ct Council for Philanthropy | Hartford, CT | Fairfield county funders network wellness grants | $10,000 |
| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Norwalk, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (Nrdc) | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Real Food Ct Inc | Newtown, CT | Challenge grant | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Wildlife in Crisis Inc | Weston, CT | Flood repairs and drainage work | $10,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc | South Salem, NY | Education programming for title 1 schools | $10,000 |
| Kent Land Trust | Kent, CT | Purple martin population sustainability | $9,500 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc | South Salem, NY | Portable ultrasound | $7,000 |
| World Repair Planting Foundation Inc | Shelburne Falls, MA | Fruit trail phase II part II | $7,000 |
| Citizens Campaign Fund for the Environment | Farmingdale, NY | Long island sound education trip | $6,000 |
| Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (Arph) | St George, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | Where fools go film challenge grant | $5,000 |
| Horizons National | Westport, CT | Visiting authors program | $5,000 |
| Massaro Community Farm | Woodbridge, CT | Electric van challenge grant | $5,000 |
| National Audubon Society Ct & NY | New York, NY | Ela small prize grant | $5,000 |
| Pittielove Rescue | Framingham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc | South Salem, NY | Lobo week challenge grant | $5,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc | Bethel, CT | Benefit support | $4,500 |
| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Norwalk, CT | Coastal network kick-off meeting | $3,000 |
| Bronx River Alliance | The Bronx, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Garden Club of Newtown | Newtown, CT | Raised beds for victory garden | $2,500 |
| Marvelwood School | Kent, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Rescue Dogs Rock NYC | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Sustainable Ct Inc | Bozrah, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Trust for Public Land | New Haven, CT | Bridgeport waterfront advisory board meeting expenses | $2,500 |
| Wellesley Students Aid Society Inc | Wellesley, MA | Student health and wellness grant | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Everwonder Children's Museum | Newtown, CT | Everwonder ipads | $1,500 |
| Exponent Philanthropy Association of Small Foundations | Washington, DC | General support | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | Georgetown, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan Inc | New Canaan, CT | General support | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,455,500 | 63 |
| 2023 | $1,502,045 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1516244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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