Private foundation · EIN 11-3772804 · Lake Wales, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Jahna Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $329K total, median $6,750. 94% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$329K
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in FL
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Victory Ridge Academy Victory Ridge AcademyLake Wales, FLDonation$50K
All Saints Academy All Saints AcademyWinter Haven, FLDonation$50K
Advent Health Foundation Advent Health FoundationLake Wales, FLDonation$25K
Webber International University Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FLDonation$25K
Vanguard School Vanguard SchoolLake Wales, FLDonation$20K
Lucero Fernandez Lucero FernandezLake Wales, FLScholarship$17K
Lake Wales Care Center Inc Lake Wales Care Center IncLake Wales, FLDonation$15K
Idols Aside Ministry Idols Asside MinistryPaducah, KYDonation$15K
Youth for Christ Youth for ChristWinter Haven, FLDonation$15K
Lake Wales High School Lake Wales High SchoolLake Wales, FLDonation$10K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fellowship of Christian AthletesLakeland, FLDonation$10K
Refuge on the Ridge Refuge on the RidgeLake Wales, FLDonation$10K
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind Tampa Lighthouse for the BlindTampa, FLDonation$10K
Isabelle Fernandez Isabelle FernandezLake Wales, FLScholarship$8,300
Joni Taylor Joni TaylorLake Wales, FLScholarship$7,500
Nyla Jade Saumier Nyla Jade SaumierLake Wales, FLScholarship$7,500
Miranda Rodriguez Miranda RodriguezLake Wales, FLScholarship$6,000
Dayna Castro Dayna CastroLake Wales, FLScholarship$5,500
Blossom Charitable Foundation Inc Blossom Charitable Foundation IncLake Wales, FLDonation$5,000
Roosevelt Academy Roosevelt AcademyLake Wales, FLDonation$5,000
Removing the Barriers - Stirring Wa Removing the Barriers - Stirring WatersLake Wales, FLDonation$5,000
Winter Haven Hospital Found Winter Haven Hospital FoundWinter Haven, FLDonation$1,600
Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo Hollie Brewer Adaptive RodeoLake Wales, FLDonation$1,500
Polk County Youth Fair Inc Polk County Youth Fair IncBartow, FLDonation$1,000
Hillcrest Elementary Hillcrest ElementaryLake Wales, FLDonation$800
Junior League of Greater Wh Junior League of Greater WhWinter Haven, FLDonation$750
Bok Academy Bok AcademyLake Wales, FLDonation$500
Frostproof Care Center Frostproof Care CenterFrostproof, FLDonation$500
Glades County Youth Athletics Assoc Glades County Youth Athletics AssocMoore Haven, FLDonation$500
Synergy Softball Synergy SoftballHaines City, FLDonation$500
Providence Academy Providence AcademyLake Wales, FLDonation$200
Kidz Outdoor KidzoutdoorHueytown, ALDonation

By state: Florida 30 · Kentucky 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

The Jahna Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Wales, Florida, administered in care of R Carl McCollum, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Jahna Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Jahna Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $329K across 32 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does The Jahna Foundation Inc give?

Florida (30 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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