Jeniam Foundation
Jeniam Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown, Connecticut. Its stated mission areas are conservation, with an emphasis on avian species, and community enhancement projects in the an individual recipient, Connecticut area.
Jeniam Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeniam Foundation gave $1.5M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Connecticut. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,455,500
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,103
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,671,472
- +38.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (23 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (45% 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 Jeniam Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing provides no formal submission guidelines. Initial requests should be a 1–2-page summary and include budget information; the foundation may request specific details later, as appropriate. The foundation says it has no formal submission deadlines. Its stated restrictions and priorities are conservation, especially avian species, and community enhancement projects in the an individual recipient area. Grants are primarily for capital projects, but may also support feasibility and marketing studies, employment enrichment programs, and other unique projects. The filing describes a focus on building organizational capacity, improving efficiency, or enhancing revenue.
- Contact
Application contact: Hugh Killin III
Mailing address: PO Box 3128, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: (203) 304-1762
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeniam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Audubon Society CT & NY ($165K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $984K.
Grant Size Distribution
279 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 279 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (45%) and New York (32%), followed by Utah (11%), Virginia (3%), and New Mexico (3%). The foundation’s filing specifically identifies community enhancement projects in the an individual recipient, Connecticut area and conservation with an emphasis on avian species as mission areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeniam Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 50 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $1.2M (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust Long Island Commack, NY | Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund 2024 | $150,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Network Strategy 2024 | $100,000 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network Inc New Canaan, CT | Cybersecurity Challenge Grant | $100,000 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy Inc New Canaan, CT | Woodlands Restoration and Meadow Upgrades | $100,000 |
| National Audubon Society CT & NY New York, NY | Coastal Resiliency Collaboration Grant | $85,000 |
| Everwonder Children's Museum Newtown, CT | Challenge Grant 2023-2024 | $75,000 |
| National Audubon Society CT & NY New York, NY | CT Coastal Projects | $75,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | Advancing Birdsplus | $50,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Hurricane Helene Relief | $50,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc South Salem, NY | Capital Campaign Grant | $50,000 |
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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 | $32,671,472 | $333,620 | $1,812,559 | $1,455,500 | 63 | $1,789,111 | $1,417,896 | $1,636,444 |
| 2023 | $23,627,205 | $1,584,395 | $2,150,674 | $1,502,045 | 54 | $1,733,343 | $1,192,350 | $1,554,487 |
| 2022 | $24,193,484 | $1,879,833 | $2,200,243 | $1,389,020 | 54 | $1,646,590 | $1,441,303 | $1,583,086 |
| 2021 | $24,513,894 | $3,333,131 | $1,953,457 | $1,227,593 | 53 | $1,433,663 | $2,609,468 | $1,746,652 |
| 2020 | $23,134,233 | $882,272 | $1,884,664 | $1,329,093 | 55 | — | $433,830 | $1,492,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeniam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 areas of interest are conservation, particularly involving avian species, and community enhancement in the an individual recipient area. Its filing says its grants are primarily for capital projects, with possible support for studies, employment enrichment programs, and other unique projects. It also describes an engaged, hands-on approach that may include informal advice and assistance with strategic planning, and says funding may be leveraged through challenge grants, project loans, and organizational collaborations.
The range of grantees includes organizations whose own missions concern animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and environmental learning. For example, Best Friends Animal Society describes its work as seeking to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters; American Bird Conservancy says it works to conserve wild birds and their habitats; and Earthplace describes its focus as nature discovery and environmental learning. Waveny Park Conservancy says it works to restore and enhance Waveny Park in an individual recipient
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $1,455,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $150,000 to New York Community Trust Long Island for the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund; $100,000 each to Best Friends Animal Society for its network strategy and to Waveny Park Conservancy for woodland restoration and meadow upgrades; and $100,000 to Waveny Lifecare Network for a cybersecurity challenge grant. Other notable awards included $85,000 to National Audubon Society CT & NY for a coastal resiliency collaboration grant, $75,000 to EverWonder Children’s Museum for a challenge grant, and $50,000 to Wolf Conservation Center for a capital campaign grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carole G Clarkson, William Clarkson, and Jennifer Clarkson Killin as trustees, and Hugh Killin III as executive director.
Jeniam Foundation is led by Hugh Killin III, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh Killin III
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Carole G. Clarkson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Clarkson Killin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Clarkson
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $176K, to Hugh Killin III (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jeniam Foundation
How much does Jeniam Foundation give each year?
Jeniam Foundation gave $1.5M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 54 grants.
What is Jeniam Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeniam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,103, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeniam Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Jeniam Foundation give grants?
Jeniam Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Utah (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (7 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Newtown, CT (5 grants) and South Salem, NY (5 grants).
Does Jeniam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Jeniam Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeniam Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeniam Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Audubon Society CT & NY ($165,000 across 3 grants), Best Friends Animal Society ($150,000 across 2 grants) and New York Community Trust Long Island ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeniam Foundation?
Jeniam Foundation reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeniam Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated areas of interest are conservation, particularly involving avian species, and community enhancement in the an individual recipient area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeniam Foundation?
The filing provides no formal submission guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeniam Foundation's EIN?
Jeniam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1516244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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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Grantable. (2026). Jeniam Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jeniam-foundation-morg_95dbeee881244dc985a649a802c887fd
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