The JTK Foundation
The JTK Foundation is a private foundation based in Melville, New York. Its 2024 filing shows grants to charitable organizations, including educational, cultural, health-related, and community-serving organizations.
The JTK Foundation at a glance
In short: The JTK Foundation gave $190K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,250
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,883
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,295,810
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% 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 JTK Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Broadhollow Road 401, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 930-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JTK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breath Body Mind ($30K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 309 grants of 309 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 36% of grant dollars, New York recipients 32%, Pennsylvania recipients 15%, Virginia recipients 8%, and Illinois recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The JTK Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 66 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $118K (2020) to $190K (2024). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breath Body Mind Kingston, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Hollidaysburg, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $16,000 |
| Physicians for Peace Norfolk, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys Club of New York New York, NY | General Support | $7,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $4,800 |
| Voicexperience Palm Harbor, FL | General Support | $3,250 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,295,810 | $268,204 | $254,424 | $190,250 | 66 | $196,025 | $209,805 | $203,579 |
| 2023 | $2,282,030 | $243,217 | $230,649 | $172,050 | 66 | $177,850 | $190,418 | $178,558 |
| 2022 | $2,269,462 | $179,440 | $224,893 | $162,550 | 63 | $173,087 | $127,634 | $178,790 |
| 2021 | $2,305,252 | $2,145,907 | $179,188 | $120,400 | 59 | $125,650 | $1,100,462 | $173,888 |
| 2020 | $1,333,468 | $93,055 | $167,628 | $118,050 | 55 | — | $60,977 | $121,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JTK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $204K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a university, colleges, arts and cultural organizations, a church, health-related organizations, and organizations addressing animal rescue and food access. For example, Palm Beach Atlantic University says it equips students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly; The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs; and Physicians for Peace says it trains providers of surgical care to strengthen healthcare systems in fragile places.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $190,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to Breath Body Mind in Kingston, New York, and $25,000 to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, both for general support. Other notable grants were $16,000 to Palm Beach Atlantic University, $15,000 to Physicians for Peace, and $10,000 to The Society of the Four Arts, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jayne T Keith and Walter C Teagle III as trustees.
The JTK Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jayne T. Keith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter C. Teagle III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 JTK Foundation
How much does The JTK Foundation give each year?
The JTK Foundation gave $190K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $172K across 66 grants.
What is The JTK Foundation's typical grant size?
The JTK Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,883, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JTK Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The JTK Foundation give grants?
The JTK Foundation's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (12 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does The JTK Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The JTK Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JTK Foundation's largest grantees?
The JTK Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Breath Body Mind ($30,000), Holy Trinity Episcopal Church ($25,000) and Palm Beach Atlantic University ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The JTK Foundation?
The JTK Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (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 JTK Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a university, colleges, arts and cultural organizations, a church, health-related organizations, and organizations addressing animal rescue and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JTK Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The JTK Foundation's EIN?
The JTK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3923848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The JTK 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The JTK Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jtk-foundation-morg_70bb6593d8be4c308280a96cb8891f48
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