Private foundation · EIN 42-1508893 · Burlington, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jani-Dhuna 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $47K total, median $1,000. 80% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$47K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in IA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hartsong IncWest Burlington, IAGeneral Support$40K
University of Mn-Alvin Anderson AwaMinneapolis, MNGeneral Support$5,000
Burlington Tennis AssociationBurlington, IAGeneral Support$1,000
Burlington High SchoolBurlington, IAGeneral Support$500
Danville Leos ClubDanville, IAGeneral Support$100

By state: Iowa 4 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Jani-Dhuna Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, Iowa, administered in care of Sadhana B Jani, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jani-Dhuna Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jani-Dhuna Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $47K across 5 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Jani-Dhuna Foundation give?

Iowa (4 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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