Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation
The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in New York City that makes grants to people-powered organizations participating in intersecting social-justice movements across the United States. The foundation combines grantmaking with mission-aligned investing to strengthen and support social justice movements.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.7M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
72
+7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
-5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The foundation envisions a socially just and environmentally sustainable society in which all people are able to gain the knowledge and build the power they need to exercise their rights and participate fully in the economic, social, and political decisions that affect their lives and communities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Racial justice and equity
- Gender justice and women's empowerment
- Economic justice
- Environmental justice and sustainability
- Indigenous justice
- Reproductive rights
- International human rights
- Support for marginalized communities including Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and immigrant communities
- Hazardous waste management and toxic substance control
Grantmaking Approach: The foundation prioritizes grassroots organizations and coalitions working on intersecting issues. Its approach is guided by three core principles:
- Uplifting the power of the people through collective action led by those most harmed by the status quo
- Amplifying voices for equity by supporting organizations that address injustice at its roots and communicate strategically for change
- Expanding influence through coalitions, strategic alliances, and intersecting movements
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $1,000 to $100,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with particular activity in New York, California, Washington, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $56,655,381 (based on 2024 IRS Form 990)
- $55,705,644 (alternative recent filing)
Annual Giving:
- $3,014,000 (2024)
Annual Revenue:
- $948,528 (recent filing)
- $4,092,301 (alternative recent data)
Annual Expenses:
- $4,666,395 (recent filing)
Staffing: The foundation employs 5 people, with approximately 4 based in the United States and 1 in the United Kingdom.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,655,381 | $55,705,644 | $53,056,158 |
| Revenue | $2,931,623 | $948,528 | $1,446,891 |
| Expenses | $4,474,775 | $4,666,395 | $5,106,737 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,863,863 | $4,110,948 | $4,570,596 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,380,820 | $426,081 | $910,425 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,730,601 | $2,668,896 | $2,994,803 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 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
Key Personnel:
- Rini Banerjee Conway - President (compensated board member earning $311,787 annually)
- Amy T Morris - Incoming President
- Nia Holton-raphael - Board Member (joined January 2026)
- Chad Raphael - Board Member
- Lizzie Flower - Board Member
The foundation's board consists of several directors who serve without compensation, reflecting a commitment to volunteer leadership.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA DIXON | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RACHEL NORKO | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH FLOWER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VONDA BRUNSTING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARC DIAZ | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BROOK BEARDSLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TERRELENE MASSEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHAD RAPHAEL | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RINI BANERJEE CONWAY | PAST PRESIDENT | 35 | $44,263 |
| JASON BEARDSLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ESSMA BENGABSIA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EVELYSSE VARGAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENIFER GETZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD BURNS | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $62,900 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced new leadership in February 2026, welcoming Amy T Morris as Incoming President and Nia Holton-raphael as a new Board Member.
Welcoming our New Leadership - Jessie Smith Noyes FoundationData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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