Richard And Patricia Jay Charitable
The Richard & Patricia Jay Charitable Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational purposes. It primarily provides general support grants to IRS-recognized public charities, reflecting a commitment to community service and human services. The foundation has shown particular interest in supporting Jewish organizations and environmental conservation efforts. While it is based in Connecticut, its funding extends to various organizations across the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) public charity with programs that fit general charitable purposes (human services, community support, Jewish organizations, arts/environment) and the ability to submit a concise written request through an organizational intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Operates as a public charity (501(c)(3)) able to submit written proposals on behalf of programs.
- • Provides general operating or small-to-midsize program support (e.g., gifts in the low thousands were common in 2023).
- • Is regionally connected to CT/NY or is a recognized nonprofit elsewhere (the funder has supported groups in multiple states).
- • Can make a clear case for charitable impact in short written form (rolling submissions accepted).
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (recipients in IL, NY, CT and MA in 2023) while the foundation is based in Connecticut, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
In the latest active year the foundation funded seven distinct independent recipients across several mission areas, but overall grantmaking is small-scale and uneven across the three-year record.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows the 2023 recipients were new grantees and the foundation publishes written-application instructions with a rolling deadline, but the giving pattern is irregular (a single large 2022 award and no grants reported in 2024), so consistent openness to new applicants cannot be fully confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
