Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Armonk, New York. Founded in 2019, it supports nonprofit organizations and projects serving New Yorkers, with stated interests including children and youth, education, hunger, medical access, animal welfare, environmental issues, and community development.
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc gave $440K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $440,000
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,429
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,879,548
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 870, Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: (631) 738-9100
Website: https://kenjagroofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coalition for the Homeless ($50K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 49 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its focus as the New York region and says it supports New York-based organizations and projects. In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 11% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc gives
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $450K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homeless New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Marblejam Kids Hackensack, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children Bayside, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Fiver Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Grownyc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Westchester New Rochelle, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Little Essentials Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,879,548 | $510,050 | $571,957 | $440,000 | 14 | $440,000 | $462,102 | $282,889 |
| 2023 | $4,895,635 | $341,658 | $586,720 | $450,000 | 13 | $450,000 | $280,162 | $270,685 |
| 2022 | $5,152,474 | $470,949 | $605,466 | $400,000 | 10 | $400,000 | $277,492 | $283,020 |
| 2021 | $5,276,130 | $995,008 | $409,036 | $300,000 | 9 | $300,000 | $885,972 | $300,986 |
| 2020 | $4,689,726 | $-89,990 | $110,949 | $75,000 | 3 | — | $45,808 | $239,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference for individuals, families, and the community in New York. Its website describes a focus on local nonprofits working in children and youth programs, education, hunger relief, medical access, animal welfare, environmental issues, and community development. It says grants may support general operations or specific programs and projects.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. MarbleJam Kids describes itself as providing creative arts therapies and supported after-school enrichment for people with autism spectrum disorders. The Interfaith Nutrition Network says it assists people experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. St. Mary’s Hospital for Children describes its work improving the health and quality of life of children and young adults with special healthcare needs. The Coalition for the Homeless describes itself as an advocacy and direct-service organization for homeless individuals and families, with programs including emergency food and clothing and housing services. Little Essentials says it provides children’s supplies and parenting education to families in poverty; the Humane Society of Westchester provides care for lost, abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals; the Rollstone Foundation aids in the adoption of children with special needs; and New York Cares mobilizes volunteers to meet community needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $440,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest reported awards were $50,000 each to Coalition for the Homeless, MarbleJam Kids, St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, and the Interfaith Nutrition Network. Other reported awards included $25,000 each to City Harvest, Fiver Foundation, GrowNYC, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, Humane Society of Westchester, Little Essentials, New York Cares, and Rollstone Foundation.
The foundation’s filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says eligible organizations are qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing and with financial security; it invites organizations to contact the foundation to learn more.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nanda Mangal as president and Nandlall Mangal as treasurer.
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc is led by Nanda Mangal, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nanda Mangal
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nandlall Mangal
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc
How much does Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc give each year?
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc gave $440K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 13 grants.
What is Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,429, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc give grants?
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Who are Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Coalition for the Homeless ($50,000), Marblejam Kids ($50,000) and St Mary's Hospital for Children ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc?
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $440K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference for individuals, families, and the community in New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2414224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ken Jagroo Foundation Inc 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.
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