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    MJS FOUNDATION INC

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    NEW YORK, NYEIN 453826353

    Annual Giving

    $31.9M+9% YoY

    Grants

    66

    Median Grant

    $150K

    Organizations Funded

    56

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The foundation focuses its support in the New York City area with an aim of reaching communities in need and enhancing the quality of education, social services, and health care; formed in 2011 to further the philanthropic goals of James H. Simons and Marilyn Simons

    Focus Areas

    higher educationk-12 educationscholarships and internshipsprison educationmuseums and science centersperforming arts and dance preservationlibrariesautism research and services

    Grant Types

    general operating supportpledged giftscapital campaign / capital projectsgala and benefit event fundraisingendowed scholarshipsfellowshipsmatching grants

    Funded Initiatives

    $29,370,698 in grants in 2023 with 72 awards; $6 million investment towards Ronald McDonald House in Stony Brook; autism and special education services; health care including mental health services

    How to Apply

    Contact foundation directly at 646-968-1888; private family foundation with limited public application guidelines

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+9%

    $31.9M

    Grants

    66

    Median

    $150K

    States

    5

    2023+21%

    $29.4M

    Grants

    72

    Median

    $150K

    States

    7

    2022

    $24.3M

    Grants

    70

    Median

    $150K

    States

    5

    Grant Size Distribution

    $150K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $28K

    25th Pctile

    $320K

    75th Pctile

    $5.5M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $28K and $320K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $5.5M

    2024

    ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION

    NY · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR RHF'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS

    $5.0M

    2024

    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MATHEMATICS

    NY · PLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

    $3.4M

    2024

    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION

    CA · GIFT TO SUPPORT THE CLIMATENGINUITY HUB PILOT PROGRAM

    $2.3M

    2024

    FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

    MA · GIFT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION

    $2.0M

    2024

    ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

    NY · PLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE TISCH CANCER HOSPITAL AND LUNG CANCER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

    Geographic Focus

    NY
    $25.6M58 grants
    CA
    $3.6M2 grants
    MA
    $2.4M2 grants
    DC
    $153K2 grants
    FL
    $100K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $73.9M
    $31.9M(43.2%)
    2023
    $29.5M
    $29.4M(99.7%)
    2022
    $43.0M
    $24.3M(56.5%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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