CJK Foundation Inc
CJK Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cheshire, Connecticut. It makes direct donations to organizations that treat and support mental health.
CJK Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: CJK Foundation Inc gave $26K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. 100% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $26,066
- +8.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,607
- -23.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,238
- Total assets
- $30,624
- -29.6% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (10 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CJK Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 205 Jinny Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: (203) 537-1322
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CJK Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Uconn Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 19% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is CJK Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 10 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K. How we count
- 0% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $26K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uconn Foundation Storrs, CT | Mental Healtheducation | $5,266 |
| Alina Lodge Blairstown, NJ | Mental Healthtreatment | $5,000 |
| Quinnipiac School of Nursing Hamden, CT | Grant to Supportsmental Health Studies | $3,000 |
| Post Traumatic Stress Center New Haven, CT | Mental Healthtreatment | $2,800 |
| Various Under 1000 Cheshire, CT | Mental Healthsupport | $2,475 |
| CSCU Foundation Hartford, CT | Mental Healtheducation | $2,000 |
| CT Children's Medical Center Hartford, CT | Mental Healthtreatment | $2,000 |
| Goretti Center for Healing Brookfield, CT | Mental Healthtreatment | $1,525 |
| Honor Wellness Center Glastonbury, CT | Mental Healthtreatment | $1,000 |
| Kelly's Kids Prospect, CT | Animal Therapy | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,624 | $28,358 | $41,227 | $26,066 | 10 | $40,737 | $14 |
| 2022 | $43,493 | $36,340 | $28,814 | $23,977 | 7 | — | — |
| 2021 | $35,967 | $37,140 | $16,677 | $13,072 | 12 | — | — |
| 2020 | $15,504 | $1,062 | $4,344 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is donations to organizations that treat and support mental health. Its 2023 grants included support for mental health education, treatment, and support, as well as animal therapy.
Among the recipients, Kelly’s Kids Inc. describes its mission as providing quality education and recreational programs for diverse groups to improve clients’ social and emotional well-being. The foundation gave Kelly’s Kids Inc. $1,000 in 2023.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $26,066. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,266, with a median of $2,238.
Largest 2023 grants included $5,266 to UConn Foundation for mental health education, $5,000 to Alina Lodge for mental health treatment, $3,000 to Quinnipiac School of Nursing for mental health studies, and $2,800 to Post Traumatic Stress Center for mental health treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Thomas Sienkowski Jr as president and Andrea Holsworth as vice president.
CJK Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Sienkowski Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Thomas Sienkowski Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Holsworth
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CJK Foundation Inc
How much does CJK Foundation Inc give each year?
CJK Foundation Inc gave $26K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $24K across 7 grants.
What is CJK Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
CJK Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,238, and its average grant was $2,607, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CJK Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does CJK Foundation Inc give grants?
CJK Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does CJK Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on CJK Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mental Healthtreatment" (5 grants).
Who are CJK Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
CJK Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Uconn Foundation ($5,266), Alina Lodge ($5,000) and Quinnipiac School of Nursing ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is CJK Foundation Inc?
CJK Foundation Inc reported $31K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What does CJK Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is donations to organizations that treat and support mental health. Its 2023 grants included support for mental health education, treatment, and support, as well as animal therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CJK Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CJK Foundation Inc's EIN?
CJK Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1891094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does CJK Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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