The John-Christophe Schlesinger Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Pound Ridge, New York. Established in March 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to grantmaking across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$249K
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-10.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in three primary areas:
- Education
- Religion
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains a broad grantmaking approach, funding projects across over 40 cities in 18 states. The foundation's board of directors serves without compensation, indicating a lean operational structure focused on grant distribution.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations and projects across 18 states, with particular presence in California, New York, and Texas, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year Data:
- Total Assets: $1.33 million to $1.4 million
- Annual Revenue: $219,000 to $221,462
- Annual Expenses: $287,000 to $310,492
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation has maintained consistent operations since its establishment, with financial data available from 2011 through 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,330,893 | $1,398,733 | $1,487,763 |
| Revenue | $219,373 | $221,462 | $67,885 |
| Expenses | $287,213 | $310,492 | $246,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $249,443 | $279,693 | $214,588 |
| Net Investment Income | $182,075 | $190,206 | $34,067 |
| Distributable Amount | $169,033 | $144,499 | $147,520 |
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
The foundation is managed by a board of directors including:
- Richard Schlesinger
- Sheila Schlesinger
- A. Lauren Monahan
- Katherine S. Fates
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SCHLESINGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SHEILA SCHLESINGER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| A LAUREN MONAHAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KATHERINE S FATES | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
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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