The Jesk Foundation Inc
The Jesk Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bedford Hills, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Jesk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jesk Foundation Inc gave $220K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,000
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,333
- +39.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,815,436
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jesk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metro Housing Boston ($125K). Together the top 3 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jesk Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2023) to $375K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Housing Boston Boston, MA | Economic Development and Low Income Housing | $125,000 |
| Homestart Inc Boston, MA | Low Income Housing and Tenant Assistance | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dutches County Wappingers Falls, NY | Provides Affordable Home Ownership for Individuals in Need | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,815,436 | $57,420 | $227,269 | $220,000 | 3 | $220,000 | $57,420 | $75,585 |
| 2024 | $1,984,785 | $315,832 | $216,756 | $210,000 | 4 | $210,000 | $65,832 | $78,574 |
| 2023 | $1,878,993 | $68,680 | $185,580 | $185,000 | 4 | $185,000 | $68,680 | — |
| 2022 | $1,995,893 | $276,477 | $250,252 | $250,000 | 4 | $250,000 | $11,477 | $87,914 |
| 2021 | $1,969,668 | $404,659 | $275,414 | $275,000 | 2 | $275,000 | $159 | $94,017 |
| 2020 | $1,840,423 | $211,817 | $375,073 | $375,000 | 3 | — | $11,744 | $87,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jesk Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jesk Foundation Inc is led by Elspeth Oram, Managing Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elspeth Oram
Managing Director
Director → Director CFO, 2023
Director CFO → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Oram
Director CFO
Director Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John L Oram (2020–2022) — Director CFO
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 The Jesk Foundation Inc
How much does The Jesk Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jesk Foundation Inc gave $220K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 4 grants.
What is The Jesk Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jesk Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $73,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jesk Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jesk Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Jesk Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Jesk Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Jesk Foundation Inc?
The Jesk Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jesk Foundation Inc?
The Jesk Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bedford Hills, NY. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Jesk Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jesk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2892807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 March 17, 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 April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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