The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4033625 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$225K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teach for America | New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Women in Need Inc | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| The Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreational Center | Bridgehampton, NY | General | $15,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City of New York | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Concern Worldwide US Inc | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Sola | Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Bob Woodruff Foundation | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Aliento | Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| The Sentencing Project | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Team | Newark, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521349349104292
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4033625
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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