Private foundation · EIN 30-6040216 · La Jolla, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jans 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: 5 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $100K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.0M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEFunds for discretionary use$500K
Higher Ground Sun ValleyKetchum, IDFunds for discretionary use$380K
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDFunds for discretionary use$100K
Sloan KetteringNew York, NYFunds for discretionary use$50K
Shepherd's House MinistriesBend, ORFunds for discretionary use$10K

By state: Nebraska 1 · Idaho 1 · South Dakota 1 · New York 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Jans Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Carol K Kao, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Jans 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 Jans Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 5 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Jans Foundation give?

Nebraska (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants), South Dakota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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