Jim Henson Foundation

Organization Overview

Jim Henson Foundation is located in Long Island City, NY. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jim Henson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Jim Henson Foundation generated $728.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $409.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Jim Henson Foundation has awarded 154 individual grants totaling $808,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KENNEDY CENTER VSA SPENDING: THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION WAS AWARDED $11,477 FROM THE KENNEDY CENTER VSA ARTS CONNECTS ALL - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO DELIVER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TITLED "MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH PUPPETRY." FUNDS SPENT WERE ALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COSTS OF CREATING AND DELIVERING THIS PROGRAMMING. THERE WERE SIX WORKSHOPS OF THREE SESSIONS EACH OFFERED IN 2021.


PUPPETRY AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE (PATCH): A RESIDENCY SERIES OF PUPPETRY ARTISTS TO WORKSHOP A PIECE OVER THE COURSE OF A WEEK. THROUGH THIS PROCESS AND FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM AN INVITED AUDIENCE AT THE END OF THEIR RESIDENCY, THE WORK GROWS TO A NEW LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT. THE FUNDS SPENT WERE ALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COSTS OF PROGRAMMING AND ADMINISTERING THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THERE WAS ONE ARTISTS AWARDED WITH PATCH RESIDENCY IN 2021.


PUPPETS & AUTISM: CLINICAL STUDY: THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION HAS BEEN WORKING WITH YALE CHILD STUDY CENTER TO SUPPORT A CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY LOOKING INTO AUTISTIC CHILDREN'S ATTENTIVENESS AND ENGAGEMENT TO PUPPETS VS. HUMANS AS COMPARED TO THE SAME IN NEUROTYPICAL CHILDREN.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $204,806
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $110,074
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $413,805
Capital Gain Net Income $454,275
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $728,685

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jim Henson Foundation has awarded $235,500 in support to 48 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LA MAMA ETC

PURPOSE: PUPPET PRODUCTION

$10,000

DIXON PLACE

PURPOSE: PUPPET PRODUCTION

$10,000

BLACK FOREST FANCIES

PURPOSE: PUPPET PRODUCTION

$7,000

BETH MORRISON PROJECTS

PURPOSE: PUPPET PRODUCTION

$7,000

1ST STAGE

PURPOSE: PUPPET PRODUCTION

$7,000

DIXON PLACE

PURPOSE: PUPPET PRODUCTION

$7,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Jim Henson Foundation has recieved totaling $30,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jane Henson Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT $25,000 FOR GENERAL FUNDS & $5,000 FOR PATCH

$30,000
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