The Jasteka Foundation concentrates its giving on arts/cultural institutions and education-oriented nonprofits, with large unrestricted/general contributions to a small number of repeat grantees. Grants show a strong regional emphasis on the Louisville/Jeffersonville area (and select gifts to Palm Beach) and include support for arts access and programmatic education as well as community services tied to Jewish life. The foundation tends to make sizable, repeat awards to mid-sized cultural and educational organizations rather than many small, one-off grants.
Concentrated giving: relatively few, large general-support grants with multiple repeat payments to the same core grantees; geographic focus on Louisville/Jeffersonville with occasional out-of-region gifts.
Jasteka Foundation’s giving is marked by repeated, large general contributions to a small set of arts, education, and community-serving nonprofits. The clearest pattern is sustained support for The River Ridge Learning Center in Jeffersonville, which received $385,000 in 2024, $325,000 in 2023, and $180,000 in 2025. Similar multi-year backing appears in the arts: The Louisville Orchestra was awarded $250,000 in 2023, $258,000 in 2024, and $275,000 in 2025, while The Speed Art Museum received $200,000 in 2023, $222,000 in 2024, and $100,000 in 2025. These recurring awards point to a funder that favors continuity over one-off project grants. The foundation’s recent grant record also shows support for education-oriented cultural work through Center for Creative Education, which received $300,000 in 2023, $320,030 in 2024, and $300,000 in 2025. In the same period, Jasteka also backed Jewish Federation in Louisville, Palm Beach United Way, and other organizations serving regional community needs. Across these grants, the foundation consistently uses general contribution language rather than restricted project-specific awards, suggesting flexible support for operating capacity and mission delivery.
Arts and cultural institutions are central to Jasteka Foundation’s grantmaking. The Louisville Orchestra received $275,000 in 2025, continuing a three-year sequence of major general contributions, and The Speed Art Museum received $100,000 in 2025 after prior awards of $222,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2023. Education and youth development also appear prominently. Center for Creative Education in West Palm Beach received $300,000 in 2025 for general contribution, following $320,030 in 2024 and $300,000 in 2023. The foundation also supported Sylvester Manor Educational Farm with $63,500 in 2025, after $38,500 in 2024 and $30,000 in 2023. Community support is another thread. Palm Beach United Way received $100,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2024, and Jewish Federation in Louisville received $57,000 in 2025 after $31,000 in 2024 and $230,000 in 2023.
Jasteka Foundation’s typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $28,750 at the 75th percentile, but its recent filings also show a cluster of much larger general contributions to repeat recipients. The pattern is not one-off: The River Ridge Learning Center, The Louisville Orchestra, The Speed Art Museum, Center for Creative Education, Palm Beach United Way, Jewish Federation, Kravis Center, Norton Museum of Art, and Sylvester Manor Educational Farm all appear across multiple years. The foundation is a private foundation with no individual giving and no program-related investments reported. The grants shown use general contribution language rather than project-specific awards.
$2.2M
$25.4M
$5.9M
$2.3M
Most grants fall between $3K and $29K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$29K
About 3% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Notable grantees: Center for Creative Education, The River Ridge Learning Center, The Louisville Orchestra, The Speed Art Museum, Kravis Center
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based, with 110 grants going to U.S. organizations. The top state by grant count is Texas, while Indiana recipients account for 4% of grants. Recent awards cluster around Jeffersonville, Louisville, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach, with additional grants in Dallas, New York, and Shelter Island. The geographic pattern suggests a mix of local support near Jeffersonville and repeated funding in Louisville and South Florida.
Its recent grants center on arts and cultural institutions, education-oriented nonprofits, and community-serving organizations. Examples in the data include the Louisville Orchestra, the Speed Art Museum, Center for Creative Education, River Ridge Learning Center, Jewish Federation, and Palm Beach United Way.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years with repeated general contributions, including The River Ridge Learning Center, The Louisville Orchestra, The Speed Art Museum, Center for Creative Education, Palm Beach United Way, Jewish Federation, Kravis Center, Norton Museum of Art, and Sylvester Manor Educational Farm.
The grant-size distribution is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $28,750 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger general contributions, such as six-figure grants to several repeat recipients.
Its geographic scope is national, and all grants in the provided country distribution went to U.S. recipients. Recent awards also show concentration in Jeffersonville, Louisville, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $725,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE RIVER RIDGE LEARNING CENTER | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | $265,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NORTON MUSEUM OF ART | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE SPEED ART MUSEUM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $100,200 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PALM BEACH UNITED WAY | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM | SHELTER ISLAND, NY | $63,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WEST END PREP SCHOOL | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $33,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| KRAVIS CENTER | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | LAKE WORTH, FL | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WEST SIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER | NEW YORK, NY | $11,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE SOCIETY OF FOUR ARTS | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION INC | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BARNARD COLLEGE | NEW YORK, NY | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| USGA FOUNDATION | LIBERTY CORNER, NJ | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BLUE SKY BRIDGE | BOULDER, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | HANOVER, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CENTRE COLLEGE | DANVILLE, KY | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| RISE AGAINST SUICIDE | BOULDER, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SHELTER ISLAND LIBRARY | SHELTER ISLAND, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NATIONAL LINKS TRUST | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BOULDER SYMPHONY & MUSIC ACADEMY | BOULDER, CO | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM | SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE JOYCE THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DANCE TO BE FREE | BOULDER, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| TRINITY SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE PUG QUEEN FOUNDATION | CALABASAS, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PLAY BOULDER FOUNDATION | BOULDER, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY | BOULDER, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BREAKTHROUGH | LOUISVILLE, KY | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SHELTER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | SHELTER ISLAND, NY | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $275,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE RIVER RIDGE LEARNING CENTER | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | $180,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE SPEED ART MUSEUM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PALM BEACH UNITED WAY | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NORTON MUSEUM OF ART | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $70,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM | SHELTER ISLAND, NY | $63,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $57,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| KRAVIS CENTER | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $47,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
THE RIVER RIDGE LEARNING CENTER
$265,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE SPEED ART MUSEUM
$100,200GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PALM BEACH UNITED WAY
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
WEST END PREP SCHOOL
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
JEWISH FEDERATION
$33,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
KRAVIS CENTER
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
WEST SIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER
$11,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CENTRE COLLEGE
$3,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
SHELTER ISLAND LIBRARY
$2,500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
BOULDER SYMPHONY & MUSIC ACADEMY
$1,500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
DANCE TO BE FREE
$1,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE PUG QUEEN FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PLAY BOULDER FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY
$1,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
BREAKTHROUGH
$500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
SHELTER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE RIVER RIDGE LEARNING CENTER
$180,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE SPEED ART MUSEUM
$100,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PALM BEACH UNITED WAY
$100,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
JEWISH FEDERATION
$57,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
KRAVIS CENTER
$47,500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION