Quick Summary
Name: Jandon Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Data not publicly available |
| Grant Range | $12,000 (scholarships) + organizational grants |
| Average Grant | Information not publicly available |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process (for organizational grants) |
Contact Details
Phone: 914-244-3770 Email: leslie.cecil@jandonscholars.org, alec.cecil@jandonscholars.org Website: jandonfoundation.org Address: 44 Deer Knl, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
Geographic Focus
- Westchester County, New York (primary focus)
- New York State
Funding Priorities
- Arts: Support for arts education programs, including funding the Neuberger Museum of Arts' "Writing Through the Arts" program (since 1993)
- Education: Primary philanthropic interest, particularly helping students from financially disadvantaged and under-educated families
- Youth Services: Support for youth development programs
- Social Services: General support for community social service programs
- Scholarships: 15 annual college scholarships ($12,000 each over four years) for low-income academic achievers from Westchester County public high schools - the Jandon Scholars Program (since 1999, over $2 million awarded to 335+ students)
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific funding exclusions is not publicly available. The foundation appears to operate primarily through invited grants and trustee discretion.
Application Method
For Organizational Grants: No public application process. The foundation appears to make grants by trustee discretion and invitation only.
For Scholarships: The Jandon Scholars Program has a specific application process for graduating seniors from Westchester County public high schools. Applications require transcripts, test scores, FAFSA documentation, financial award letters, and recommendation letters. Contact leslie.cecil@jandonscholars.org or alec.cecil@jandonscholars.org for scholarship inquiries.
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