JP KOK Charnizon Foundation
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York, including organizations supporting education, arts and culture, public broadcasting, and community services.
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation at a glance
In short: JP KOK Charnizon Foundation gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,500
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,269
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $366,019
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JP KOK Charnizon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 347 W 57Th Street 30E, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 246-4311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JP KOK Charnizon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hunter College Fdn Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JP KOK Charnizon Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 149% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter College Fdn Inc New York, NY | Provide scholarships for nursing students | $10,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center New York, NY | Support of the arts. Elevating the craft of cinema and making it accessible to a broader audience. | $5,000 |
| Gordon Parks Foundation Pleasantville, NY | Support artistic and educational initiatives for a better life and world. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | Support accessibility of performing arts to the community | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | Support public broadcasting | $4,000 |
| New York City Center New York, NY | Support arts and culture | $2,500 |
| First Tee Metropolitan New York Bronx, NY | Support Summer programming to underserved kids and teenagers. | $1,500 |
| Dorot Inc New York, NY | Improving the lives and health of older adults | $1,000 |
| Richmond Community Service Mt Kisco, NY | Support quality of life for individuals suffering from disabilities | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $366,019 | $67,527 | $45,583 | $42,500 | 13 | $42,500 | $39,856 | $36,230 |
| 2024 | $344,075 | $55,145 | $36,529 | $33,500 | 12 | $33,500 | $23,958 | $32,766 |
| 2023 | $325,459 | $32,550 | $21,355 | $19,500 | 9 | $19,500 | $15,256 | $21,684 |
| 2022 | $314,264 | $70,138 | $18,655 | $17,100 | 6 | $17,100 | $18,275 | $16,976 |
| 2021 | $264,576 | $116,511 | $17,633 | $16,100 | 4 | $16,100 | $3,389 | $16,442 |
| 2020 | $169,938 | $79,555 | $12,347 | $11,500 | 4 | — | $2,725 | $9,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JP KOK Charnizon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for nursing and law enforcement scholarships, arts and cultural organizations, public broadcasting, summer programming for underserved children and teenagers, services for older adults and people with disabilities, and a Thanksgiving dinner for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantee descriptions provide further context: John Jay College Foundation says it raises funds in support of John Jay College and its educational, cultural, and social activities. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts says it promotes the performing arts and educates the public. Film at Lincoln Center describes its work as supporting film and related media through festivals, year-round programming, and educational activities. New York City Center says it is dedicated to dance and musical theater and making the arts accessible to a broad audience. Dorot says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and provide services that help them live independently.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $42,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $10,000 to Hunter College Foundation for nursing student scholarships; $5,000 each to Film at Lincoln Center, Gordon Parks Foundation, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and John Jay College Foundation; and $4,000 to Thirteen for public broadcasting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Kok as president and Alicia Ginsberg as CFO.
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation is led by Pamela Kok, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Kok
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Ginsberg
CFO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 JP KOK Charnizon Foundation
How much does JP KOK Charnizon Foundation give each year?
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 12 grants.
What is JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's typical grant size?
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,269, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JP KOK Charnizon Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does JP KOK Charnizon Foundation give grants?
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does JP KOK Charnizon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's largest grantees?
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hunter College Fdn Inc ($10,000), Film at Lincoln Center ($5,000) and Gordon Parks Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JP KOK Charnizon Foundation?
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation reported $366K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JP KOK Charnizon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JP KOK Charnizon Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's EIN?
JP KOK Charnizon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0963977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does JP KOK Charnizon Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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