Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations supporting children and families, including services related to baby essentials, healthcare and social services, crisis stabilization, youth programs, and summer camping.
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main at a glance
In short: Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main gave $265K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New Jersey. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $265,000
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,588
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,610,238
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 530 Henry Street 5, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (917) 612-6404
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main
Who Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moms Helping Moms Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 75 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, 62% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 34% to recipients in New York, and 4% to recipients in Minnesota. The grant-program description says eligible organizations must serve specific counties in New York and New Jersey, but does not identify them.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2024) to $315K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moms Helping Moms Foundation Plainfield, NJ | Healthy Start for Babies | $40,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children New York, NY | Healthcare/Social Services | $35,000 |
| Bonnie Brae Liberty Corner, NJ | Crisis Stabilization | $35,000 |
| Greater Life Newark, NJ | Kidstitute Post-Covid-19 | $20,000 |
| Trinitas Health Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | Trinita's Teen Residential | $20,000 |
| Graham Windham Brooklyn, NY | The Summer of Service at | $10,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Summer Camping | $10,000 |
| A Chance in Life Inc New York, NY | Support Marginalized Youth | $10,000 |
| New Yorkers for Children Inc New York, NY | Nicks Scholars | $10,000 |
| Grand Stsreet Settlement Inc New York, NY | Theater Class for LGBTQ | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,610,238 | $382,872 | $339,014 | $265,000 | 17 | $275,111 | $317,432 | $302,480 |
| 2023 | $5,568,627 | $228,474 | $359,532 | $285,000 | 12 | $299,385 | $166,157 | $279,053 |
| 2022 | $5,702,198 | $-134,287 | $401,816 | $315,000 | 18 | $322,662 | $138,235 | $291,606 |
| 2021 | $6,240,786 | $494,088 | $362,379 | $285,000 | 15 | $289,662 | $412,242 | $332,333 |
| 2020 | $6,105,045 | $187,136 | $361,038 | $290,000 | 13 | — | $153,373 | $288,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant-program description says Marlee-Jo Jacobson established the Conscious Kids Grant to help disadvantaged children access educational and cultural opportunities. It describes the program as supporting children and families, with an emphasis on educational support and life-enhancement services.
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Moms Helping Moms Foundation says it provides essential baby items to low-income families in New Jersey. New Alternatives for Children describes its work supporting birth, foster, and adoptive families caring primarily for medically complex children. Bonnie Brae says it empowers youth and families through comprehensive care and education. Greater Life describes programs for at-risk and behaviorally challenged youth and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $265,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to Moms Helping Moms Foundation, $35,000 each to New Alternatives for Children and Bonnie Brae, and $20,000 each to Greater Life and Trinitas Health Foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included Graham Windham, Fresh Air Fund, A Chance in Life, New Yorkers for Children, Grand Street Settlement, Jewish Family Service Agency of Central, and Center for Evaluation and Counseling. The filing lists purposes including summer programs, support for marginalized youth, and critical mental-health services.
The grant-program description lists an award range of $10,000–$20,000 and says eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving specific counties in New York and New Jersey; it does not name those counties in the available description. It also says applications are accepted year-round and must be submitted by a deadline, but does not specify the deadline or provide application materials or a process. The description was last updated May 4, 2025, so its “currently open” designation is not treated here as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Carrick as president, Lisa Harris as secretary, Kaslyn Richardson-Etienne as treasurer, and Betty Rapoport as assistant treasurer.
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main is led by Joshua Carrick, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Carrick
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Rapoport
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Lisa Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Kaslyn Richardson-Ettienne
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keisha Richardson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 $1K, to Kaslyn Richardson-Ettienne (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main
How much does Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main give each year?
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main gave $265K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $285K across 12 grants.
What is Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's typical grant size?
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,588, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main that year got $9K on average.
Where does Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main give grants?
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main gives mostly in New Jersey: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Newark, NJ (2 grants), Elizabeth, NJ (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's largest grantees?
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's largest 2024 grantees include Moms Helping Moms Foundation ($40,000), New Alternatives for Children ($35,000) and Bonnie Brae ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main?
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main fund?
The grant-program description says Marlee-Jo Jacobson established the Conscious Kids Grant to help disadvantaged children access educational and cultural opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's EIN?
Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2895352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main 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 2020–2024
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