Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2019, with $160,400,123 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
48 Howard St, New York, NY, 10013 EIN 83-2549505 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$160.4M
▲ 190602.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.5M
Net assets
$158.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating201 mo reserves · +94% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation: 201 mo reserves · +94% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 48 Howard St, New York, NY, 10013
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2020) to $160.4M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53KNet assets $158.7M
Operating margin
94.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$158.7M
Total liabilities
$53K
Net assets
$158.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,400,123▲190603% | $9,467,344▲2738% | $158,672,912▲1968% | $158,726,366▲1969% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $84,110▲11.5% | $333,555▲401% | $7,671,439▲3719% | $7,671,439▲3719% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $75,415▼77.2% | $66,592▼52.1% | $200,884▲4.6% | $200,884▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $331,108 | $139,047 | $192,061 | $192,061 | 990PF |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jonathan Henery — $171,165 (1.81% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Henery | Secretary and Treasurer | 2 | $171,165 |
| Lorenza Giovanelli | Director | 2 | $104,058 |
| Agnes Gund | Director | 2 | — |
| Joel Mesznik | Director | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Fineberg | Director | 2 | — |
| Juan Alonso | Director | 2 | — |
| Judith Byrd | Director | 2 | — |
| Karin Barkhorn | President | 2 | — |
| Katherine Fleming | Director | 2 | — |
| Rene Morales | Director | 2 | — |
| Scott Hodes | Chair | 2 | — |
| Vladimir Yavachev | Director | 2 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-2549505, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation's EIN?
- Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-2549505.
- How much revenue does Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation report?
- Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation reported $160,400,123 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation's latest Form 990 is $171,165, paid to Jonathan Henery (Secretary and Treasurer).
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Data for Christo and Jeanne-claude Foundation (EIN 83-2549505) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.