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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 62-1516244

Jeniam Foundation

A private foundation in Newtown, CT. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 63 grants and $1.5 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Hugh Killin III
PO Box 3128
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 304-1762
Form and materials
No formal submission guidelines. Use a summary format (1-2 pages) for initial requests and include budget information. Specific details will be requested later, as appropriate.
Deadlines
No formal submission deadlines.
Restrictions
Jeniam foundation has specific mission areas of (a) conservation with emphasis on avian species and (b) community enhancement projects in new canaan, CT area. Grants are awarded primarily for capital projects, but may also include feasibility and marketing studies, employment enrichment programs, and other unique projects. Grant emphasis is on projects to build an organization's capacity, improve efficiency, or enhance revenue. Successful relationships of the foundation have included an engaged or 'hands-on' venture philanthropy approach including informal advice and assistance in assessing strategic plans. Funding is leveraged through challenge grants, project loans, and collaborations between organizations.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,455,500

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $32,671,472

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,502,045

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $23,627,205

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,389,020

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $24,193,484

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,227,593

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $24,513,894

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,329,093

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $23,134,233

Grants paid in 2024

63 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. New York Community Trust Long IslandCommack, NY

    Long island sound stewardship fund 2024

    $150,000
  2. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Network strategy 2024

    $100,000
  3. Waveny Lifecare Network IncNew Canaan, CT

    Cybersecurity challenge grant

    $100,000
  4. Waveny Park Conservancy IncNew Canaan, CT

    Woodlands restoration and meadow upgrades

    $100,000
  5. National Audubon Society CT & NYNew York, NY

    Coastal resiliency collaboration grant

    $85,000
  6. Everwonder Children's MuseumNewtown, CT

    Challenge grant 2023-2024

    $75,000
  7. National Audubon Society CT & NYNew York, NY

    CT coastal projects

    $75,000
  8. American Bird ConservancyMarshall, VA

    Advancing birdsplus

    $50,000
  9. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Hurricane helene relief

    $50,000
  10. Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY

    Capital campaign grant

    $50,000
  11. Danbury Animal Welfare Society IncBethel, CT

    General support

    $41,000
  12. Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center IncWestport, CT

    Microbial source tracking pilot project and educator

    $40,000
  13. Horizons NationalWestport, CT

    General support

    $40,000
  14. New Mexico Wilderness AllianceAlbuquerque, NM

    General support

    $40,000
  15. Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation IncNewtown, CT

    Challenge grant

    $35,000
  16. Global Forest GenerationArlington, VA

    Impact monitoring 2

    $30,000
  17. Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY

    Staff development and red wolf research

    $30,000
  18. National Aviary Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PA

    African penquins safe program

    $25,000
  19. New Canaan Land Conservation Trust IncNew Canaan, CT

    Community engagement coordinator

    $25,000
  20. Save the Sound IncNew Haven, CT

    Sound future campaign

    $25,000
  21. Community Foundation of Eastern CTNew London, CT

    Alewife cove conservancy

    $20,000
  22. Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY

    Oceans program

    $20,000
  23. First Presbyterian Church of New CanaanNew Canaan, CT

    General support

    $20,000
  24. Save the Sound IncNew Haven, CT

    River restoration network funding workshop

    $20,000
  25. Cambridge School of Weston IncWeston, MA

    Double bass for music program

    $15,000
  26. New Canaan Chamber Music IncNew Canaan, CT

    General support

    $15,000
  27. Animal Humane Association of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    Challenge grant for safety net

    $10,000
  28. CT Council for PhilanthropyHartford, CT

    Fairfield county funders network wellness grants

    $10,000
  29. Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkSouth Norwalk, CT

    General support

    $10,000
  30. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (NRDC)New York, NY

    General support

    $10,000
  31. Real Food CT IncNewtown, CT

    Challenge grant

    $10,000
  32. Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT

    Hurricane helene relief

    $10,000
  33. Wildlife in Crisis IncWeston, CT

    Flood repairs and drainage work

    $10,000
  34. Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY

    Education programming for title 1 schools

    $10,000
  35. Kent Land TrustKent, CT

    Purple martin population sustainability

    $9,500
  36. Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY

    Portable ultrasound

    $7,000
  37. World Repair Planting Foundation IncShelburne, MA

    Fruit trail phase II part II

    $7,000
  38. Citizens Campaign Fund for the EnvironmentFarmingdale, NY

    Long island sound education trip

    $6,000
  39. Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (arph)St George, UT

    General support

    $5,000
  40. From the Heart Productions IncOxnard, CA

    Where fools go film challenge grant

    $5,000
  41. Horizons NationalWestport, CT

    Visiting authors program

    $5,000
  42. Massaro Community FarmWoodbridge, CT

    Electric van challenge grant

    $5,000
  43. National Audubon Society CT & NYNew York, NY

    Ela small prize grant

    $5,000
  44. Pittielove RescueFramingham, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  45. Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY

    Lobo week challenge grant

    $5,000
  46. Danbury Animal Welfare Society IncBethel, CT

    Benefit support

    $4,500
  47. Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkSouth Norwalk, CT

    Coastal network kick-off meeting

    $3,000
  48. Bronx River AllianceBronx, NY

    General support

    $2,500
  49. Garden Club of NewtownNewtown, CT

    Raised beds for victory garden

    $2,500
  50. Marvelwood SchoolKent, CT

    General support

    $2,500
  51. Rescue Dogs Rock NYCNew York, NY

    General support

    $2,500
  52. Sustainable CT IncBozrah, CT

    General support

    $2,500
  53. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Bridgeport waterfront advisory board meeting expenses

    $2,500
  54. Wellesley Students Aid Society IncWellesley, MA

    Student health and wellness grant

    $2,500
  55. New Canaan Community Foundation IncNew Canaan, CT

    General support

    $2,000
  56. Everwonder Children's MuseumNewtown, CT

    Everwonder ipads

    $1,500
  57. Exponent Philanthropy Association of Small FoundationsWashington, DC

    General support

    $1,500
  58. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,000
  59. Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail IncGeorgetown, CT

    General support

    $1,000
  60. Staying Put in New Canaan IncNew Canaan, CT

    General support

    $1,000
  61. The Humane LeagueRockville, MD

    General support

    $1,000
  62. Animal Recovery MissionPort St Lucie, FL

    General support

    $500
  63. CT Council for PhilanthropyHartford, CT

    Leadership fund

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Animals16 grants $399,00041% of the total
  2. Environment13 grants $303,50031% of the total
  3. Arts and culture7 grants $114,50012% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $100,00010% of the total
  5. Education4 grants $22,5002% of the total
  6. International aid2 grants $11,0001% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $13,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut32 grants $649,000
  2. New York15 grants $459,000
  3. Utah3 grants $155,000
  4. New Mexico2 grants $50,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $50,000
  6. Vermont1 grant $30,000
  7. Massachusetts4 grants $29,500
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $25,000
  9. California1 grant $5,000
  10. District of Columbia1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Carole G ClarksonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • William ClarksonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer Clarkson KillinTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hugh Killin IIIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $176,259

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