HSJK Foundation Inc
HSJK Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists 30 grants totaling $6,737,833 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, arts organizations, and human-service organizations.
HSJK Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: HSJK Foundation Inc gave $6.7M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $225K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,737,833
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $224,594
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $166,888
- Total assets
- $6,648,073
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HSJK 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: One Federal Street 29Th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (508) 698-4618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HSJK Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College ($971K). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 112 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 74% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in New Hampshire (9%), Illinois (7%), Texas (5%), and New Jersey (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HSJK Foundation Inc gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 464% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $230K (2020) to $6.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $6.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | General support | $971,430 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA | general support | $951,643 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | general support | $600,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | general support | $525,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | general support | $500,000 |
| PPLM Boston, MA | general support | $384,920 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc Wellesley, MA | general support | $338,334 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | general support | $306,050 |
| Belmont Hill School Belmont, MA | general support | $250,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc Boston, MA | general support | $250,000 |
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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 | $6,648,073 | $8,996,840 | $6,776,025 | $6,737,833 | 30 | $6,738,333 | $2,990,572 | $461,635 |
| 2023 | $7,713,976 | $5,164,248 | $5,106,288 | $5,103,788 | 29 | $5,104,288 | $76,559 | $312,182 |
| 2022 | $7,696,538 | $5,565,959 | $6,100,868 | $6,002,406 | 32 | $6,004,448 | $65,959 | $344,180 |
| 2021 | $8,232,489 | $15,297,088 | $1,226,719 | $1,195,000 | 17 | $1,217,935 | $7,539,173 | $205,940 |
| 2020 | $1,295,956 | $4,090,720 | $252,933 | $230,000 | 4 | — | $1,336,870 | $9,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HSJK Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $462K 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated work spans education, the arts, and community and human services. For example, Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth. The Aspen Art Museum says it advances contemporary art and cultural change through exhibitions, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Massachusetts Wonderfund says it provides enrichment opportunities, emergency aid, and transitional necessities to children receiving services from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 30 grants totaling $6,737,833. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $971,430, with a median grant of $166,888. Among the largest awards were $971,430 to Boston College for general support; $951,643 to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston for general support; $600,000 to the Trustees of Dartmouth College for general support; $525,000 to Harvard Business School for general support; and $500,000 to Northwestern University.
Other listed awards included $384,920 to PPLM, $338,334 to Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc, $306,050 to Rice University, and $250,000 each to Belmont Hill School, United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc, Dexter Southfield Fund, and Monmouth University. The stated purposes for the listed grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan A Kraft as President, Treasurer, and Director, and Patricia L Kraft as Director.
HSJK Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan A Kraft, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan A Kraft
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia L Kraft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about HSJK Foundation Inc
How much does HSJK Foundation Inc give each year?
HSJK Foundation Inc gave $6.7M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 29 grants.
What is HSJK Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
HSJK Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $166,888, and its average grant was $224,594, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HSJK Foundation Inc give grants?
HSJK Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (9%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (10 grants), Brookline, MA (3 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Williamstown, MA (2 grants).
Does HSJK Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HSJK Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HSJK Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
HSJK Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boston College ($971,430), Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($951,643) and Trustees of Dartmouth College ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HSJK Foundation Inc?
HSJK Foundation Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HSJK Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated work spans education, the arts, and community and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HSJK 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 HSJK Foundation Inc's EIN?
HSJK Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2810383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HSJK 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). HSJK Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hsjk-foundation-inc-morg_c2f202bdd4c74e3485e38fc2bbd623fe
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