The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $225,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, homelessness services, legal services, and press freedom.
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc gave $225K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,714
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,167,602
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% 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 Peter Jennings Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Mw Hogan 390 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 918-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teach for America ($40K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other recipient-state shares were DC, 7%; Massachusetts, 4%; Alabama, 4%; and Arizona, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 199% 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 $215K (2023) to $240K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for America New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Women in Need Inc New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| The Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreational Center Bridgehampton, NY | General | $15,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City of New York New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Concern Worldwide US Inc New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Sola Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,167,602 | $255,168 | $291,791 | $225,000 | 21 | $225,000 | $231,402 | $113,194 |
| 2023 | $1,204,202 | $190,883 | $240,860 | $215,000 | 20 | $215,000 | $167,204 | $109,088 |
| 2022 | $1,107,973 | $149,417 | $262,546 | $230,000 | 22 | $230,000 | $121,123 | $117,331 |
| 2021 | $1,316,120 | $322,969 | $313,738 | $235,000 | 18 | $235,000 | $270,221 | $126,978 |
| 2020 | $1,191,512 | $242,864 | $259,529 | $240,000 | 20 | — | $225,745 | $106,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Teach for America says it develops leaders to teach underserved students; the Coalition for the Homeless describes providing direct services and advocating for homeless individuals and families; and the Legal Aid Society says it provides legal representation to low-income New Yorkers. The Committee to Protect Journalists says it promotes press freedom worldwide and defends journalists’ right to report safely.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $225,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to Teach for America; $25,000 to Women in Need; and $15,000 each to the Coalition for the Homeless, the Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreational Center, the Legal Aid Society, and the Research Foundation of the City of New York. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Concern Worldwide US, the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, SOLA, the Equal Justice Initiative, and the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kayce Freed Jennings as president and director; Mark J Weinstein as treasurer; and Christopher Jennings and Elizabeth Jennings as directors.
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc is led by Kayce Freed Jennings, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kayce Freed Jennings
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Jennings
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Jennings
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark J. Weinstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Peter Jennings Foundation Inc
How much does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc give each year?
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc gave $225K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 20 grants.
What is The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,714, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc give grants?
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Teach for America ($40,000), Women in Need Inc ($25,000) and Coalition for the Homeless ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc?
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4033625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Peter Jennings Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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