Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $158.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $11.3M. Net investment income was $932K.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation at a glance
In short: Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation gave $11.3M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,284,895
- +40203.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,253,877
- +8856.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $158,726,366
- +142333.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale ($8.6M). Together the top 9 received $11.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29597% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $11.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $11.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | Artwork grant for long term exhibition and research purposes at the museum in conjunction with academic purposes at nova southeastern university | $8,591,000 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum Kansas City, MO | Artwork Grant for Exhibition at the Museum | $2,027,500 |
| US Department of State Arlington, VA | Grant of artwork for permanent exhibition in the U.S. embassy in abu dhabi, uae | $450,000 |
| Serpentine Gallery Trust | Artwork grant for long term exhibition at the museum in the united kingdom | $180,000 |
| Yale University Press New Haven, CT | General Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Datecrete Studio & Lab FZC | To support a cash prize for a young artist to realize a public artwork in the uae | $5,000 |
| Cityarts New York, NY | Grant of Artwork for General Operating Support | $4,500 |
| Independent Curators Intl New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Newport Art Museum Newport, RI | General Operating Support | $395 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,726,366 | $160,400,123 | $9,467,344 | $11,284,895 | 9 | $13,530,784 | $931,630 | $1,100,464 |
| 2023 | $111,439 | $84,110 | $173,555 | $28,000 | 2 | $172,182 | $56,010 | $8,306 |
| 2022 | $200,884 | $75,415 | $66,592 | $23,500 | 2 | $66,562 | $51,885 | $8,130 |
| 2021 | $192,061 | $331,108 | $139,047 | $38,000 | 2 | $139,032 | — | $582 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is led by Karin Barkhorn, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karin Barkhorn
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hodes
Chair
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorenza Giovanelli
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Agnes Gund
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Mesznik
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Fineberg
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Alonso
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Byrd
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rene Morales
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vladimir Yavachev
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Fleming
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Henery
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kate Fleming (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $171K, to Jonathan Henery (Secretary and Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation
How much does Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation give each year?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation gave $11.3M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's typical grant size?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $1,253,877, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation give grants?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's largest grantees?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale ($8,591,000), Nelson Atkins Museum ($2,027,500) and US Department of State ($450,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation reported $158.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $158.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's EIN?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2549505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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