The Marian B and Jacob K Javits
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits is a private foundation, based in Kensington, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $449.
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits at a glance
In short: The Marian B and Jacob K Javits gave $310K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,000
- -78.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,750
- -92.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $60,806
- -84.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (65% 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 Marian B and Jacob K Javits funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Fund for Public Schools ($150K). Together the top 8 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 32 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marian B and Jacob K Javits gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $122K (2023) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Public Schools New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc San Francisco, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Project Renewal Inc New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| ALS Association of Greater New York Chapter New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Robert Packard Ctr for ALS Research Baltimore, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $60,806 | $449 | $337,006 | $310,000 | 8 | $328,319 | $449 | $8,320 |
| 2024 | $397,363 | $660,633 | $1,484,035 | $1,460,000 | 3 | $1,475,407 | $652,005 | $69,674 |
| 2023 | $1,220,765 | $111,825 | $142,340 | $122,000 | 6 | $134,651 | $104,136 | $75,551 |
| 2022 | $1,251,280 | $88,081 | $144,037 | $130,000 | 6 | $130,250 | $77,590 | $80,158 |
| 2021 | $1,307,236 | $205,432 | $212,622 | $185,000 | 9 | $193,064 | $188,851 | $88,782 |
| 2020 | $1,314,426 | $131,797 | $197,569 | $182,150 | 13 | — | $123,267 | $84,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marian B and Jacob K Javits reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits is led by Carla I. Javits, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla I. Javits
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Cecchetti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Javits
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Javits
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Keil
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua M. Javits
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy D. Javits
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia K. Perlman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Kaufman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Marian B and Jacob K Javits
How much does The Marian B and Jacob K Javits give each year?
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits gave $310K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 3 grants.
What is The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's typical grant size?
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marian B and Jacob K Javits give grants?
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Marian B and Jacob K Javits give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's largest grantees?
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's largest 2025 grantees include The Fund for Public Schools ($150,000), Regents of the University of California at Berkeley ($50,000) and Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marian B and Jacob K Javits?
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $328K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's EIN?
The Marian B and Jacob K Javits's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3226735. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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