The Joan F and
The Joan F and is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Jericho, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
The Joan F and at a glance
In short: The Joan F and gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $476K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,381,900
- +829.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $476,380
- +643.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $23,536,482
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joan F and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($2.0M). Together the top 4 received $2.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($231,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 23 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joan F and gives
- Giving grew 762% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 499% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2023) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Scientic Reasearch Facility Buildings | $2,000,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $231,900 |
| Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NY | Food Insecurity Assistance | $50,000 |
| Island Harvest Bethpage, NY | Food Insecurity Assistance | $50,000 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | Food Insecurityfood Insecurity | $50,000 |
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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 | $23,536,482 | $5,735,882 | $3,441,719 | $2,381,900 | 5 | $2,381,900 | $1,374,160 | $477,661 |
| 2023 | $21,246,725 | $1,436,094 | $847,261 | $256,316 | 4 | $256,316 | $784,085 | $918,258 |
| 2022 | $20,720,447 | $16,776,505 | $4,395,840 | $386,316 | 6 | $386,316 | $370,266 | — |
| 2021 | $8,317,959 | $1,331,876 | $1,635,996 | $276,316 | 4 | $276,316 | $119,036 | $178,758 |
| 2020 | $8,639,683 | $7,133,587 | $441,837 | $261,316 | 4 | — | $1,474,313 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joan F and reported a distributable amount of $478K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joan F and is led by Mark W. Hamer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark W. Hamer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth B. Katzman
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo A. Guthart
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
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 The Joan F and
How much does The Joan F and give each year?
The Joan F and gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $256K across 4 grants.
What is The Joan F and's typical grant size?
The Joan F and's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $476,380, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joan F and give grants?
The Joan F and gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Joan F and give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Joan F and's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Joan F and's largest grantees?
The Joan F and's largest 2024 grantees include Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($2,000,000), Interfaith Nutrition Network ($50,000) and Island Harvest ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($231,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joan F and?
The Joan F and reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joan F and?
The Joan F and is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Jericho, NY. It holds $23.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Joan F and's EIN?
The Joan F and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7165425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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