John-Christophe Schlesinger Foundation
Invitation OnlyPound Ridge, New York · EIN 13-3984550 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$310K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
68% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | Waterbury, VT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Human Outreach Project | Midvale, UT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters Fund | Hailey, ID | Charitable | $25,000 |
| One Degree Forward | Makawao, HI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Hidden Peak | Snowbird, UT | Charitable | $18,750 |
| Kahakukahi Foundation | Lahaina, HI | Charitable | $11,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | Snowbird, UT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Boogie on Wheelchair Vans | Wailuku, HI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Silverfork Skimo Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Snowbird Sports Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Uja Federation | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kipp Massachusetts | Lynn, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Westchester | Elmsford, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Horizons | Westport, CT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | Boise, ID | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Alta Community Enrichment | Alta, UT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northshore Education Consortium | Beverly, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Pound Ridge, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department | Pound Ridge, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Utah Avalanche Center | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yale Parents Annual Fund | New Haven, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Eddie Wilson Scholarship Program | Portales, NM | Charitable | $750 |
| National September 11 Memorial and Museum | New York, NY | Charitable | $750 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester | Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Dorot | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | Tuckahoe, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| National Mps Society | Durham, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| Pound Ridge Historical Society | Pound Ridge, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Hiram Halle Library | Pound Ridge, NY | Charitable | $350 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309,700 | 54 |
| 2024 | $249,443 | 50 |
| 2023 | $279,693 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631229349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3984550
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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