The Joukowsky Family Foundation
The Joukowsky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, educational and research institutions, and cultural organizations.
The Joukowsky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joukowsky Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), top state Pennsylvania. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,600,000
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,118
- +127.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $36,427,431
- +13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joukowsky Family 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: 620 Park Avenue 5Th Floor, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (917) 613-2494
Website: https://www.joukowsky.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joukowsky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($720K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 108 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (47%), Massachusetts (25%), New York (24%), Utah (2%), and Rhode Island (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joukowsky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $113K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $34K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 299% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $317K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Support | $720,000 |
| No Limits Media Sherborn, MA | General Support | $339,000 |
| Millbrook School Millbrook, NY | General Support | $120,000 |
| American Community School at Beirut New York, NY | General Support | $110,000 |
| Robert College of Istanbul New York, NY | General Support | $95,000 |
| University of the Wild Petersham, MA | General Support | $52,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake, UT | Great Salt Lake Film - General Support | $38,000 |
| American Research Institute in Turkey Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Nightingale-Bamford School New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Bernard's School New York, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,427,431 | $1,053,492 | $2,337,173 | $1,600,000 | 17 | $2,168,866 | $862,890 | $1,706,573 |
| 2023 | $32,071,590 | $1,231,321 | $2,050,507 | $1,365,000 | 33 | $1,848,580 | $937,444 | $1,610,471 |
| 2022 | $32,716,310 | $8,338,937 | $2,168,289 | $1,467,135 | 28 | $1,982,834 | $8,316,908 | $1,633,820 |
| 2021 | $40,279,543 | $516,695 | $1,134,510 | $401,025 | 14 | — | $426,314 | $1,658,262 |
| 2020 | $25,073,522 | $537,190 | $688,473 | $317,000 | 16 | — | $583,314 | $1,157,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joukowsky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include general support for a range of organizations. For example, Millbrook School describes its mission as preparing students for college and meaningful lives; the Utah Film Center says it uses curated film exhibition, educational programs, and artist support to encourage conversation and community building; and the American Research Institute in Turkey says it supports research and exchanges in Turkey.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including girls’ education, boys’ education, liberal arts higher education, and medical care for children from conflict areas. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,600,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $720,000, with a median of $25,000. In 2023, it reported 33 grants totaling $1,365,000; in 2022, it reported 28 grants totaling $1,467,135.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $720,000 to National Philanthropic Trust, $339,000 to No Limits Media, $120,000 to Millbrook School, $110,000 to American Community School at Beirut, and $95,000 to Robert College of Istanbul. The grants to these organizations were listed for general support. Other reported grants included $52,000 to University of the Wild and $38,000 to Utah Film Center for Great Salt Lake Film general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nina Joukowsky Koprulu as president, Michael W Joukowsky as chairman of the board, Oliver Joukowsky, Elena Haworth Joukowsky, and Sureya Koprulu as governors, and Mark Zarcaro as executive director.
The Joukowsky Family Foundation is led by Nina Joukowsky Koprulu, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nina Joukowsky Koprulu
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Mark Zarcaro
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $113K (2024)
Michael W. Joukowsky
Chairman of the Board
Investment Committee Chair → Chariman of the Board, 2021
Chariman of the Board → Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Joukowsky
Governor
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sureya Koprulu
Governor
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Haworth Joukowsky
Governor
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Elena Haworth (2021) — Governor
- Former: Artemis A. W. Joukowsky (2020) — Co-Founder
- Former: Martha S. Joukowsky (2020) — Co-Founder
- Former: Toni Ann Kruse Esq. (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Nina Joukowsky Koprulu (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joukowsky Family Foundation
How much does The Joukowsky Family Foundation give each year?
The Joukowsky Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 33 grants.
What is The Joukowsky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joukowsky Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $94,118, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joukowsky Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Joukowsky Family Foundation give grants?
The Joukowsky Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Joukowsky Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Joukowsky Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joukowsky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joukowsky Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($720,000), No Limits Media ($339,000) and Millbrook School ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joukowsky Family Foundation?
The Joukowsky Family Foundation reported $36.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joukowsky Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include general support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joukowsky Family 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 The Joukowsky Family Foundation's EIN?
The Joukowsky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3242753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joukowsky Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Joukowsky Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-joukowsky-family-foundation-morg_38090da533cd4e58a5cc886e96e21122
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