Jesselson Foundation
The Jesselson Foundation is a family foundation incorporated in New York in 1955 and designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization since July 1957. Based in New York City, the foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the New York City metropolitan area, with a particular focus on Jewish organizations and educational institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$549K
+180.1% YoY
Grant Count
7
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+260.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Jewish organizations
- Educational institutions
- General operating support
- Project support
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,800 to $453,000
Review Cycle
- No stated restrictions
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in the New York City metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,040,011
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Revenue: -$201,150
- Expenses: $601,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,040,011 | $7,842,299 | $8,497,878 |
| Revenue | $-201,150 | $-448,864 | $548,443 |
| Expenses | $601,138 | $224,715 | $29,711 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $555,168 | $201,020 | $10,460 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $225,312 | $246,948 | $236,825 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board and Key Personnel:
- Michael Jesselson — President
- Ted Mirvis — Vice President
- Claire Strauss — Secretary/Treasurer
- Steven Chill — Director
All listed board members report zero hours per week and zero compensation, indicating limited paid staffing.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE STRAUSS | SECY/TREASURER | — | — |
| STEVEN CHILL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TED MIRVIS | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MICHAEL JESSELSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 445 Park Ave, Suite 1502, New York City, NY 10022-8637
- Telephone: 212-751-3666
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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