John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman
The John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Florham Park, New Jersey. It reported 22 grants totaling $98,300 in 2024. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman at a glance
In short: John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman gave $98K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,300
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,468
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $757,773
- -12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 180 Park Avenue 200, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: (973) 218-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 13 Hands Equine Rescue ($46K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Virginia, 5% to Pennsylvania, 2% to Connecticut, and 2% to Washington, DC. These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2022) to $153K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Clinton Corners, NY | General Support | $45,650 |
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Part of the Solution Bronx, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Fire Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rye Nature Center Rye, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for All People Ltd Rye, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Seriousfun Children's Network Norwalk, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Goal Global Washington, DC | General Support | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $757,773 | — | $111,390 | $98,300 | 22 | $111,090 | $40,607 |
| 2023 | $869,163 | — | $98,400 | $90,350 | 27 | $96,900 | $46,104 |
| 2022 | $967,563 | — | $99,173 | $89,303 | 23 | $99,173 | $50,314 |
| 2021 | $1,066,736 | $250 | $161,850 | $152,650 | 26 | $161,725 | $57,897 |
| 2020 | $1,228,336 | $250 | $155,200 | $147,450 | 28 | — | $65,478 |
| 2019 | $1,383,536 | — | $152,951 | $146,001 | 28 | — | $73,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 filing’s stated purpose describes Website.com as helping individuals and small businesses create websites through tools including templates, e-commerce, domain registration, hosting, and multilingual features. This text does not describe the foundation itself.
The 2024 grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. 13 Hands Equine Rescue says it rescues horses and places them for adoption. Part of the Solution describes its work serving people in the Bronx, from meeting immediate needs to providing comprehensive services. Friends of Rye Nature Center says it offers programs, encourages conservation, provides environmental education, and supports community access to nature. SeriousFun Children’s Network says it creates inclusive camp and recreational experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $98,300. Grants ranged from $150 to $45,650, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants went to 13 Hands Equine Rescue ($45,650), Institute for Justice ($10,000), Part of the Solution ($10,000), Hospital for Special Surgery ($6,000), FIRE ($5,000), Friends of Rye Nature Center ($5,000), and Foundation for All People Ltd ($5,000). The listed 2024 grants were for general support.
Other 2024 recipients included SeriousFun Children’s Network ($2,000), GOAL Global ($1,500), ASPCA ($1,500), Meet the Need Ministries ($1,000), SPRYE ($1,000), Rye Police Association ($1,000), and the Rye Historical Society ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Eckerson is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman is led by John Eckerson, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Eckerson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman
How much does John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman give each year?
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman gave $98K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 27 grants.
What is John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's typical grant size?
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,468, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman that year got $600 on average.
Where does John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman give grants?
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rye, NY (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's largest grantees?
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's largest 2024 grantees include 13 Hands Equine Rescue ($45,650), Institute for Justice ($10,000) and Part of the Solution ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman?
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman reported $758K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman fund?
The filing’s stated purpose describes Website.com as helping individuals and small businesses create websites through tools including templates, e-commerce, domain registration, hosting, and multilingual features. This text does not describe the foundation itself. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman?
The foundation 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 John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's EIN?
John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6921946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does John and Jennifer Eckerson Family Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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