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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 22-2827692

The Jaffe Family Foundation

A private foundation in Valley Cottage, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 103 grants and $4.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,637,328

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $57,539,411

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,295,740

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $54,396,301

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,488,494

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $51,921,982

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,940,343

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $66,637,091

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,477,440

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $49,704,297

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,465,861

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $43,893,100

Grants paid in 2024

103 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Climate Change for All Educators IncNew Canaan, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,370,000
  2. American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $325,000
  3. FareMcLean, VA

    Support charitable purpose

    $200,000
  4. Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $200,000
  5. Architectural LeagueNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $164,000
  6. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $152,500
  7. WGBHBoston, MA

    Support charitable purpose

    $150,000
  8. Yale University School of ArchitectureNew Haven, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $125,000
  9. Paul Taylor Dance FoundationNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $110,000
  10. Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Supports the mentorship program

    $105,000
  11. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $101,500
  12. American Friends of OutsetJackson, WY

    Support charitable purpose

    $100,160
  13. AshokaArlington, VA

    Support charitable purpose

    $100,000
  14. Icahn School of Medacine Mt SinaiNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $100,000
  15. Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $100,000
  16. University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Support charitable purpose

    $100,000
  17. Landing School BB&DArundel, ME

    Support charitable purpose

    $65,000
  18. Food Allergy FundNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $60,000
  19. WNETNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $55,000
  20. Planned ParenthoodElmsford, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $51,513
  21. Bridge Fund of New YorkNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  22. Friends of Bird Life InternationalNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  23. Guggenheim MuseumNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  24. Icsc FoundationNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  25. Maratime AquariumNorwalk, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  26. STEM Teachers NYCNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  27. Teachers CollegeNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $50,000
  28. Cornell University - Dept of ArchitectureIthaca, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $37,000
  29. Edible Schoolyard ProjectBerkeley, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $35,000
  30. Belmont ChapelNewport, RI

    Support charitable purpose

    $30,000
  31. Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $26,000
  32. Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $25,000
  33. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $25,000
  34. Cooper UnionNew York, VA

    Support charitable purpose

    $25,000
  35. Jewish MuseumNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $25,000
  36. SUNY Impact FoundationNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $25,000
  37. Bang on A CanBrooklyn, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $20,000
  38. Columbia University GsappNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $20,000
  39. Fit FoundationNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $20,000
  40. Ilan Lael FoundationJulian, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $15,000
  41. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterHagerstown, MD

    Support charitable purpose

    $15,000
  42. A Project 83New York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  43. Atlantic Center for the ArtsNew Smyrna, FL

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  44. Bard CollegeNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  45. Brooklyn BoatwordsBrooklyn, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  46. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  47. Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  48. Stamford Hospital FoundationStamford, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  49. Steven Myron Holl FoundationRhinebeck, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  50. Storefront for Art and ArchitectureNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  51. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Support charitable purpose

    $10,000
  52. Norfolk Hospicetapping HouseKings Lynn, United Kingdom

    Support charitable purpose

    $9,884
  53. Fountain HouseNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $6,064
  54. Clagett SailingPortsmouth, RI

    Support charitable purpose

    $6,000
  55. New York Society LibraryNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $6,000
  56. Project Music Heals USGuilford, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $5,150
  57. Carver CenterPort Chester, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $5,000
  58. Food for Needy IncMiami Beach, FL

    Support charitable purpose

    $5,000
  59. Fresh Air FundNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $5,000
  60. Kafsc - Korean American Family Service CenterFlusing, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $5,000
  61. University of NC Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    Support charitable purpose

    $5,000
  62. New Canaan Public LibarayNew Canaan, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $4,000
  63. Broadway CaresNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $3,032
  64. Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS)Atlanta, FL

    Support charitable purpose

    $3,000
  65. PilobolusWashington, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $3,000
  66. Succes Academy Charter SchoolsNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $3,000
  67. Climate Emergency FundWest Hollywood, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $2,500
  68. Colorado GivesArvada, CO

    Support charitable purpose

    $2,080
  69. Nadia's InitativeWashington, DC

    Support charitable purpose

    $2,060
  70. Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MA

    Support charitable purpose

    $2,053
  71. Wisdom of Healing SchoolWest Nyack, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $2,041
  72. We Care SolarBerkeley, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $2,000
  73. Broadway Mall AssociationNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,545
  74. Gold HouseLos Angeles, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,500
  75. Mightycause Charitible FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,500
  76. Tufts UniversityMedford, MA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,500
  77. Daniel W Offit Fund to Fight GlioblastimaNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,069
  78. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,036
  79. Humane SocietyNew Rochelle, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,036
  80. Clinic OleCalistoga, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,030
  81. Edible Schoolyard NYCNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,030
  82. American School for the DeafWest Hartford, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,000
  83. Charles & Ray Eames House Preservation Foundation IncPacific PLSDS, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,000
  84. Gunn Memorial Library & MuseumWashington, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,000
  85. Stanford Graduate School of BusinessStanford, CA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,000
  86. Tomorrow's Childrens FundHackensack, NJ

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,000
  87. UpennPhiladelphia, PA

    Support charitable purpose

    $1,000
  88. National Multiple SclerosisWaltham, ME

    Support charitable purpose

    $530
  89. Afya FoundationYonkers, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $518
  90. Washington Friends of Music IncWashington, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $511
  91. Mosaic Mental HealthBronx, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $500
  92. Operation Baby FoundationArlington, VA

    Support charitable purpose

    $500
  93. Westchester Land TrustBedford Hills, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $500
  94. Bantam Cinema & Arts CenterBantam, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $307
  95. Washington Volunteer Fire Department IncWashington DT, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $300
  96. Wshu RadioFairfield, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $300
  97. Read AheadNew York, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $265
  98. Washington Park FoundationWashington DT, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $258
  99. Shakespeare ProductionsOtisville, NY

    Support charitable purpose

    $250
  100. Steep Rock AssociationWashington DT, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $250
  101. Washington Community Fund IncWashington, CT

    Support charitable purpose

    $250
  102. Friends of MvyradioWest Tisbury, MA

    Support charitable purpose

    $206
  103. Mashup NashvilleNashville, TN

    Support charitable purpose

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment4 grants $1,373,25054% of the total
  2. Arts and culture15 grants $490,82119% of the total
  3. Education10 grants $397,07116% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $100,0004% of the total
  5. Human services5 grants $62,0542% of the total
  6. Medical research1 grant $60,0002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes13 grants $51,4432% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York49 grants $2,044,363
  2. Connecticut16 grants $1,571,326
  3. Virginia5 grants $335,500
  4. Massachusetts5 grants $163,759
  5. Pennsylvania2 grants $106,000
  6. Wyoming1 grant $100,160
  7. Hawaii1 grant $100,000
  8. Maine2 grants $65,530
  9. California9 grants $60,530
  10. Rhode Island2 grants $36,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elise JaffePRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • David JaffeVICE-PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard JaffeVICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Roslyn JaffeVP, SECRETARY, TREASURER (THRU 05/24) Hours 1Pay $0

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