JKW Foundation TR UA 092597 is a private independent foundation established in 1997 and based in New York City, NY. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking entity supporting arts, culture, education, and social services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.6M
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+17.9% YoY
Grant Count
99
-2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving for art and cultural programs, education, and social services. Its funding interests span multiple subject areas including:
- Arts and culture
- Education and higher education
- Information and communications
- Communication media
- Public affairs
- International human rights
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation administers multiple grant programs including:
Grant Range
$1,000–$600,000
Average Grant
$123
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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
- Pennsylvania
- Louisiana
- Wisconsin
Additional states served include Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $35.6–$37.2 million
- Total giving: $3.7 million
- Annual revenue: $2.4–$2.5 million
- Annual expenses: $4.0 million
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,596,844 | $37,160,760 | $38,317,824 |
| Revenue | $2,472,146 | $2,365,275 | $3,149,671 |
| Expenses | $4,023,609 | $3,507,717 | $3,678,993 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,726,126 | $3,157,554 | $3,386,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,124,593 | $2,116,602 | $2,648,041 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,504,112 | $2,234,255 | $2,327,351 |
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
201 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
The foundation is managed by two trustees:
- Katrina vanden Heuvel (Trustee)
- Wendy vanden Heuvel (Trustee)
Neither trustee receives compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WENDY VANDEN HEUVEL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in 2024, including support for:
Organizations providing humanitarian assistance and refugee support
Arts and cultural institutions
Performing arts and cultural justice initiatives
Civic engagement and voter participation efforts
The foundation remains open to new applicants and continues to award grants across its focus areas.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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