ACR-Initiative-for-Students--Youth-announce-the-2021-grant-recipients.htm type: exa:news title: JAMS Foundation - ACR Initiative for Students & Youth announce the 2021 grant recipients type: exa:news title: ACCJC Receives $400,000 Grant from College Futures Foundation to Advance Data, Storytelling, and Social Mobility at Member Institutions
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.9M
-3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.1M
+21.5% YoY
Grant Count
43
+2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$213K
+18.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ac & Jc Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $912K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily directs funding toward organizations in New York, California, and Ohio.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in 2023, with total giving of $9,149,341. Typical grant awards range from $103 to $2,000,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in New York, California, and Ohio, with a notable emphasis on New York-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $25,850,805
- Total Revenues: $26,492,081
- Total Expenses: $9,404,328
- Total Liabilities: $5,760,000
- Total Giving: $9,149,341
Staffing: The foundation operates with 4 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,915,190 | $25,850,805 | $8,176,724 |
| Revenue | $10,884,043 | $26,492,081 | $36,895 |
| Expenses | $11,229,790 | $9,404,328 | $4,353,732 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,411,687 | $9,336,670 | $3,545,809 |
| Net Investment Income | $884,043 | $492,081 | $36,895 |
| Distributable Amount | $912,411 | $577,116 | $301,593 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1,985,000), Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1,926,500), City Harvest Inc ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| AMBOSELI TRUST FOR ELEPHANTS NEWBURYPORT, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UPDATES TO THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT EXHIBITION HALLS AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS | $325,000 |
| BALLET THEATRE FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| BROOKLYN WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,356 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $350,000 |
| CITY HARVEST INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB CAPPELL | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AUDREY CAPPELL | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH COSMAI | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| JEFFREY WACKSMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ac & Jc Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily directs funding toward organizations in New York, California, and Ohio.
How do I apply for a grant from Ac & Jc Foundation Inc?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 29 grants in 2023, with total giving of $9,149,341. Typical grant awards range from $103 to $2,000,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • UJA-Federation of New York: $2,000,000 (Israel Emergency Fund) • City Harvest: $500,000 (Capital Campaign support) • American Museum of Natural History: $325,000 (Museum exhibition updates and capacity building) The foundation also provided support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including funding for the Robin Hood Relief Fund…
Where does Ac & Jc Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in New York, California, and Ohio, with a notable emphasis on New York-based organizations.
What size grants does Ac & Jc Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Ac & Jc Foundation Inc awarded 43 grants totaling $9.1M — an average of about $213K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ac & Jc Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ac & Jc Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $912K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ac & Jc Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ac & Jc Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2735202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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