Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation
The Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $501,100 through 30 grants to charitable organizations.
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation gave $501K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $501,100
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,703
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,736,123
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brandeis University ($92K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 169 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Massachusetts, 9% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $480K (2022) to $501K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $501K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Scholarship FUND, The Brandeis Fund, and The L. Anthony Sutin Scholarship Fund | $80,000 |
| New York Hall of Science Corona, NY | Autism Access Initiative | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | In support of the NY Region | $40,000 |
| Nicholas Center Ltd Port Washington, NY | The Nicholas Center-Pleasantville program | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Autism Science Foundation Scarsdale, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nicholas Center Ltd Port Washington, NY | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth New York, NY | Israel Emergency Fund, and Leadership Lab | $25,000 |
| Nicholas Center Ltd Port Washington, NY | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,736,123 | $597,172 | $630,205 | $501,100 | 30 | $531,600 | $576,867 | $551,844 |
| 2023 | $8,769,156 | $321,290 | $608,802 | $484,600 | 33 | $513,926 | $281,952 | $524,518 |
| 2022 | $9,056,669 | $635,112 | $604,875 | $480,198 | 36 | $509,435 | $681,153 | $509,937 |
| 2021 | $9,021,432 | $814,738 | $590,045 | $489,900 | 33 | $517,898 | $941,154 | $544,331 |
| 2020 | $8,796,739 | $202,140 | $605,055 | $496,050 | 37 | — | $223,084 | $485,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $552K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support across several areas. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences and providing a broad liberal arts education. The New York Hall of Science says it nurtures learners and critical thinkers through STEM learning experiences. The Nicholas Center says it creates programs and services that help autistic individuals learn, live, and work in the community.
Other 2024 recipients included the Anti-Defamation League, which says its mission is to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all; the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, which describes its work as cultivating understanding of civil liberties and civil rights; and the Autism Science Foundation, which says it supports autism research and public awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $501,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $80,000 to Brandeis University for the Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Scholarship Fund, the Brandeis Fund, and the L. Anthony Sutin Scholarship Fund; $50,000 to the New York Hall of Science for its Autism Access Initiative; and $40,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League in support of its NY Region and to the Nicholas Center for its Pleasantville program. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for general and unrestricted support, $30,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation for general and unrestricted support, and $25,000 to the Autism Science Foundation for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Liane Carter, Marc Carter, Martin Kupferberg, and Susan J Lorin as trustees.
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Liane Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kupferberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan J Lorin
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation
How much does Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation give each year?
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation gave $501K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $485K across 33 grants.
What is Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,703, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation give grants?
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Port Washington, NY (3 grants) and Waltham, MA (2 grants).
Does Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brandeis University ($92,000 across 2 grants), Nicholas Center Ltd ($85,000 across 3 grants) and New York Hall of Science ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation?
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $532K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $552K (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 Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support across several areas. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences and providing a broad liberal arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1636088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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