THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
13-3133702
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
13-3133702
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•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Jim Henson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting innovative projects in the arts. With a total of $261,000 in grants paid to 65 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSINC
Atlanta, GA
$163K
12%
Home for Contemporary Theatre and Art Ltd dba HERE Art Center
New York, NY
$120K
9%
Open Channels New York Inc dba Dixon Place
New York, NY
$88K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION give?
THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Georgia, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $261 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSINC, Home for Contemporary Theatre and Art Ltd dba HERE Art Center, and Open Channels New York Inc dba Dixon Place. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION?
THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.