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MJS FOUNDATION INC

MJS FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
45-3826353
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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MJS FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
45-3826353
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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MJS Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, California, and Massachusetts. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$31.9M

2024
Grantees funded
187
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

66

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$57.5K
S
Susan E Gibbons
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Wacksman
Board Member
P
Patricia Weisenfeld
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MJS FOUNDATION INC?
No. MJS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MJS FOUNDATION INC give?
MJS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. 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 MJS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MJS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MJS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, MJS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $31.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MJS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MJS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION, EAST HARLEM TUTORIAL PROGRAM INC, and THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MJS FOUNDATION INC?
MJS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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