Foundation profile
The Jim Henson Foundation
Private foundation · Long Island City, NY · hensonfoundation.org
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
45
Total given (last 3 years)
$261k
Median grant
$4k
Range
$500 – $25k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Performing arts · 33%Theater · 29%Arts and culture · 11%Cultural and ethnic awareness · 9%Performing arts center · 8%
States
New YorkGeorgiaCaliforniaMinnesotaTexas
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data