Also known as: Jane Henson Foundation · Henson Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 061573700) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Jane Henson Foundation reported 29 grants totaling $755,000 to 29 organizations across 15 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $500,000 to American Museum of the Moving Image.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of the Moving Image | ASTORIA, NY | $500,000 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | ATLANTA, GA | $60,000 |
| Eugene O'neill Theater Center | WATERFORD, CT | $25,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | STORRS, CT | $20,000 |
| The Puppeteers of America Inc | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $18,000 |
| Unima-USA Inc | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 |
| Jim Henson Legacy | HOOSICK FALLS, NY | $10,000 |
| National Museum of American History | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | COLLEGE PARK, MD | $10,000 |
| Academy Foundation | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| Automata Arts | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| Blair Thomas & Company | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Washington County Inc | GREENVILLE, MS | $5,000 |
| Great Arizona Puppet Theater | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 |
| Mayo Street Arts | PORTLAND, ME | $5,000 |
| Mead School for Human Development Inc | STAMFORD, CT | $5,000 |
| Museum of POP Culture (mopop) | SEATTLE, WA | $5,000 |
| Northwestern High School | HYATTSVILLE, MD | $5,000 |
| Open EYE Figure Theatre | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 |
| Puppet Showplace Theater | BROOKLINE, MA | $5,000 |
| Saint's Place | PITTSFORD, NY | $5,000 |
| Sandglass Theater | PUTNEY, VT | $5,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 |
| The Jim Henson Foundation | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $5,000 |
| Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish | KENT, CT | $3,000 |
| ST Paul the Apostle | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 |
| Bob Baker Marionettes Theater | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000 |
| Columbia Marionette Theatre | COLUMBIA, SC | $2,000 |
| The Strong National Museum of Play | ROCHESTER, NY | $2,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
