THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports puppet production and performing arts organizations in New York, with a focus on enhancing the art of puppetry.
THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION has 241 grants on file funding 93 organizations. Giving decreased from $261,000 in 2024 to $227,250 in 2025. Reported assets: $6,673,580.
Total Assets
$6,673,580
Grants (Last Year)
$227,250
Total Grants on File
241
Recipients Funded
93
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,250 | 50 | $4,545 |
| 2024 | $261,000 | 45 | $5,800 |
| 2023 | $288,000 | 53 | $5,434 |
| 2022 | $253,000 | 45 | $5,622 |
| 2021 | $235,500 | 48 | $4,906 |
Top Grant Recipients
ATLANTA, GA
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NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
ATLANTA, GA
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
Showing top 10 of 241 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 5 filing years)
PRESTON WHITEWAY
DIRECTOR
ROWAN MAGEE
DIRECTOR
MAIKO KIKUCHI
DIRECTOR
KRISTIN HAVERTY
DIRECTOR
SEAN CAWELTI
DIRECTOR
BRUCE CANNON
DIRECTOR
LOUIS BORODINSKY
TREASURER
HANNE TIERNEY
SECRETARY
RICHARD TERMINE
VICE PRESIDENT
CHERYL HENSON
PRESIDENT
IRS Filing History
THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 5 years, spanning 2021 to 2025.
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