The Jim Henson Foundation
EIN 133133702 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$1.1M
199 grants · $266K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $3K–$5K
grant size
38%
supporter · 34/89 multi-year
repeat
$4.4M
Assets (2023)
89
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
CHERYL HENSON
Phone
(212) 439-7504
Deadlines
THE LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE IS 3/7/2022. THE FULL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 9/5/2022.
How to Apply
ARTIST GRANTS OPERATE ON AN ANNUAL GRANTING CYCLE, WITH A LETTER OF INTENT PHASE WHICH INCLUDES A ONE-PAGE LETTER, A ONE-PAGE VISUAL AND A FULL APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES A ONE-PAGE PROJECT DESCRIPTION, A ONE-PAGE BIO, A BUDGET, A ONE-PAGE VISUAL AND A 3-4 MINUTE VIDEO CLIP. ALL MATERIALS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: HTTPS://SPACES.HIGHTAIL.COM/UPLINK/HENSONFOUNDATION
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO AMERICAN ARTISTS CREATING NEW WORKS OF CONTEMPORARY LIVE PUPPET THEATER.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $286K | $4.1M | $444K | 53 |
| 2021 | $236K | $4.4M | $729K | 48 |
| 2022 | $253K | $4.1M | $893K | 45 |
| 2023 | $288K | $4.4M | $669K | 53 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 199 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
1.0% of US grants
· Rank #11 of 20 states
$10K across
2 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Travis
Officers & Directors
CH
Cheryl Henson
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RT
Richard Termine
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LB
Louis Borodinsky
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
HT
Hanne Tierney
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BT
Blair Thomas
2 yrs
Director
LS
Leslie Strongwater
2 yrs
Director
TP
Tarish Pipkins
Director
CG
Chris Green
Director
JG
Janie Geiser
Director
PA
Pam Arciero
4+ yrs
Director
CW
Chamindika Wanduragala
2 yrs
Director
CH
Cheryl Henson
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RT
Richard Termine
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LB
Louis Borodinsky
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
HT
Hanne Tierney
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PA
Pam Arciero
4+ yrs
Director
RC
Raymond Carr
2 yrs
Director
LS
Leslie Strongwater
2 yrs
Director
BT
Blair Thomas
2 yrs
Director
DH
Dan Hurlin
2 yrs
Director
CW
Chamindika Wanduragala
2 yrs
Director
CH
Cheryl Henson
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RT
Richard Termine
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LB
Louis Borodinsky
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
PA
Pam Arciero
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LA
Leslee Asch
2 yrs
Director
RC
Raymond Carr
2 yrs
Director
PC
Ping Chong
2 yrs
Director
KH
Kurt Hunter
2 yrs
Director
DH
Dan Hurlin
2 yrs
Director
HT
Hanne Tierney
4+ yrs
Director
CH
Cheryl Henson
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RT
Richard Termine
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LB
Louis Borodinsky
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
PA
Pam Arciero
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
HT
Hanne Tierney
4+ yrs
Director
KH
Kurt Hunter
2 yrs
Director
KH
Kristin Haverty
Director
PC
Ping Chong
2 yrs
Director
BC
Bruce Cannon
Director
LA
Leslee Asch
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (199 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | $50,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2020 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | $50,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2022 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | $25,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| Here Arts Center | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2020 |
| La Mama Etc | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Dixon Place | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Here Arts Center | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| St Ann'S Warehouse | Brooklyn, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| La Mama | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| La Mama | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| New Victory Theater | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2023 |
| Here Arts Center | New York, NY | $10,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2022 |
| Automata | Los Angeles, CA | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2020 |
| New Native Theatre | Saint Paul, MN | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2020 |
| The Field | New York, NY | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2020 |
| The Object Group | Decatur, GA | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2020 |
| 1St Stage | Tysons, VA | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Beth Morrison Projects | Brooklyn, NY | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Black Forest Fancies | New Orleans, LA | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | Oak Park, IL | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Chicago International Puppet Festival | Chicago, IL | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Dixon Place | New York, NY | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| Here Arts Center | New York, NY | $7,000 | PUPPET PRODUCTION | 2021 |
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