Private foundation · EIN 26-0411725 · Burr Ridge, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation

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: 10 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $20K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$1.9M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$39M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Central Michigan College FounPetoskey, MICharitable$1.0M
North Central Michigan College FounPetoskey, MICharitable$353K
Dupage Community FoundationDowners Grove, ILCharitable$310K
Northwest Michigan HabitatPetosky, MICharitable$177K
Dupage Community FoundationDowners Grove, ILCharitable$25K
Corning Museum of GlassCorning, NYCharitable$15K
Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Nw IndiPortage, INCharitable$10K
Bridge Communities IncGlen Ellyn, ILCharitable$1,000
Assistance League of Chicagoland WeHinsdale, ILCharitable$1,000
Hinsdale United Methodist ChurchHinsdale, ILCharitable$100

By state: Michigan 3 · Illinois 5 · New York 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois, administered in care of Martin D and Patricia C Jahn, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation 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 Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 10 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), Illinois (5 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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