Jandon Foundation
The Jandon Foundation is a private foundation based in Mount Kisco, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 59 grants totaling $2,920,985, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Jandon Foundation at a glance
In short: Jandon Foundation gave $2.9M across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,920,985
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,508
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $57,146,659
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (15 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 Jandon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The application page gives an April 15, 2022 deadline; that was a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- The application page gives an April 15, 2022 deadline; that was a past application cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44 Deer Knoll, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Phone: (914) 244-3770
Website: https://jandonscholars.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jandon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Community Trust for Jandon Fund ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
304 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 304 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by 7% in Washington, DC, 4% in California, 2% in Massachusetts, and 2% in Connecticut. The scholarship program is for eligible students graduating from Westchester County public high schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jandon Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 59 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $85K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $853K (2020) to $3.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust for Jandon Fund New York, NY | Charitable & Educational | $500,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Charitable & Educational | $250,000 |
| NY Community Trust - Adjel Charitable Fund New York, NY | Charitable & Educational | $250,000 |
| NY Community Trust - Cecil Michael Family Charitable Fund New York, NY | Charitable & Educational | $250,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable & Educational | $160,000 |
| Jandon Scholars Program Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable & Educational | $156,735 |
| Westchester Community College Foundation Valhalla, NY | Charitable & Educational | $155,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable & Educational | $115,000 |
| Neighbors Link Ossining, NY | Charitable & Educational | $105,000 |
| Israaid Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable & Educational | $100,000 |
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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 | $57,146,659 | $4,346,282 | $3,238,989 | $2,920,985 | 59 | $2,948,525 | $4,055,818 | $2,869,667 |
| 2023 | $56,039,366 | $824,949 | $3,853,163 | $3,497,909 | 62 | $3,524,579 | $830,199 | $2,753,469 |
| 2022 | $59,067,580 | $275,319 | $2,899,926 | $2,310,000 | 63 | $2,341,003 | $237,290 | $3,084,989 |
| 2021 | $61,692,187 | $3,979,301 | $1,769,409 | $1,334,375 | 56 | $1,372,126 | $3,582,018 | $3,334,102 |
| 2020 | $59,482,295 | $44,535,077 | $888,472 | $852,562 | 64 | — | $15,963,074 | $1,178,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jandon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated educational commitment is reflected in its Jandon Scholars Program. Its 2024 grants also supported organizations working in areas including food access, college student support, immigrant integration, housing and basic needs, and education advocacy. These are the grantees’ described missions, not stated foundation-wide priorities. For example, Feeding Westchester says it works to eradicate hunger in Westchester County, while the Westchester Community College Foundation says it provides scholarship, financial, and programmatic support to promote student success.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $2,920,985. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $500,000 to New York Community Trust for Jandon Fund; $250,000 each to Feeding Westchester and two New York Community Trust charitable funds; and $160,000 to the American Red Cross. Other large grants included $156,735 to the Jandon Scholars Program, $155,000 to Westchester Community College Foundation, and $115,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Jandon Scholars Program is a separate scholarship program for individual students, not a grant program for outside applicants. It awards 15 college scholarships in the spring, each totaling $12,000 over four years, paid in increasing annual amounts. Scholars must submit grades each semester to receive the next term’s funds. Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors from Westchester County public high schools who plan to attend an accredited four-year university and obtain a bachelor’s degree, and who meet the program’s income requirements. The application materials listed include a transcript, test scores, FAFSA Student Aid Report, college financial award letter, two recommendation letters, an essay, and an activities description.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie Cecil as president and director, Alec Cecil as vice president and director, James C Michael as treasurer and director, and Diane Zultowsky as secretary and director.
Jandon Foundation is led by Leslie Cecil, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Cecil
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alec Cecil
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Zultowsky
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James C. Michael
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Jandon Foundation
How much does Jandon Foundation give each year?
Jandon Foundation gave $2.9M across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 62 grants.
What is Jandon Foundation's typical grant size?
Jandon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $49,508, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jandon Foundation that year got $85K on average.
Where does Jandon Foundation give grants?
Jandon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Mount Kisco, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Ossining, NY (3 grants).
Does Jandon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Jandon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable & Educational" (59 grants).
Who are Jandon Foundation's largest grantees?
Jandon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York Community Trust for Jandon Fund ($500,000), Feeding Westchester ($250,000) and NY Community Trust - Adjel Charitable Fund ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jandon Foundation?
Jandon Foundation reported $57.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jandon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated educational commitment is reflected in its Jandon Scholars Program. Its 2024 grants also supported organizations working in areas including food access, college student support, immigrant integration, housing and basic needs, and education advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jandon Foundation?
Jandon Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check jandonscholars.org for any change to that policy.
What is Jandon Foundation's EIN?
Jandon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6199442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jandon Foundation 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 October 2026.
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