The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $50,200 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, community organizations, and health-related nonprofits.
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc gave $50K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,200
- +54.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,138
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,266,113
- +13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% 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 The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc
- 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: J Fine 172 Long Neck Point Road, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (212) 949-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Wharton School Extended Affairs ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (40%), Connecticut (36%), Virginia (10%), Tennessee (10%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $60K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wharton School Extended Affairs Philadelphia, PA | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $10,000 |
| Hopkins Grammar School New Haven, CT | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $5,000 |
| Person to Person Stamford, CT | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $5,000 |
| Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $5,000 |
| Darien Police Association Inc Darien, CT | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $2,000 |
| Noroton Fire Department Darien, CT | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $2,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted Use by Recipient Organization | $1,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang New Haven, CT | Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization | $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 | $1,266,113 | $225,338 | $71,228 | $50,200 | 16 | $50,200 | $205,753 | $56,186 |
| 2024 | $1,112,003 | $115,206 | $51,791 | $32,400 | 14 | $32,400 | $98,346 | $51,456 |
| 2023 | $1,048,588 | $200,538 | $79,919 | $60,400 | 16 | $60,400 | $181,019 | $44,825 |
| 2022 | $927,969 | $-116,175 | $68,885 | $45,400 | 17 | $45,400 | — | $49,694 |
| 2021 | $1,113,029 | $54,883 | $66,817 | $44,200 | 15 | $44,200 | $34,042 | $52,467 |
| 2020 | $1,124,963 | $141,258 | $60,685 | $43,200 | 14 | — | $126,486 | $47,435 |
| 2019 | $1,043,686 | $17,394 | $67,270 | $52,200 | 18 | — | $2,324 | $50,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Operation Smile describes its work as providing surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other surgical conditions, as well as medical education and health-system support. Person to Person says it supports families and individuals with food, clothing, housing, and pathways to economic opportunity. Hope for Depression Research Foundation says it funds neuroscience research and raises public awareness about depression and related mood disorders.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in community relations, hospital fundraising, and literacy. The Darien Police Association says it sponsors activities to maintain community contact and goodwill; Norwalk Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes funds to Norwalk Hospital and affiliates; and Darien Book Aid says it promotes literacy and education through free book distribution.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $50,200. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. The listed grant purposes were generally unrestricted use by the recipient organization.
The largest listed awards were $10,000 each to The Wharton School Extended Affairs and the University of Pennsylvania, both in Philadelphia. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Hopkins Grammar School, Operation Smile, Person to Person, and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $2,000 each to Darien Police Association and Noroton Fire Department; and $1,000 each to Blessed Sacrament Church, Hole in the Wall Gang, Hope for Depression Research Foundation, and New Pond Farm. The 2025 filing also lists $500 for Norwalk Hospital Foundation and $200 for Darien Book Aid Plan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerrold Fine, Sally Fine, and Paul Roth as directors.
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerrold Fine
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Roth
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Fine
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc
How much does The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc gave $50K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 14 grants.
What is The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,138, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (36%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Darien, CT (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), New Haven, CT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Unrestrcited Use by Recipient Organization" (15 grants).
Who are The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Wharton School Extended Affairs ($10,000), University of Pennsylvania ($10,000) and Hopkins Grammar School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc?
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc?
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 The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jerrold & Sally Fine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2774146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jerrold & Sally Fine 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
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