Private foundation · EIN 65-6467846 · Vero Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Janke Charitable 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: 38 grants paid, $263K total, median $2,547. 55% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$263K
Median grant
$2,547
Stays in FL
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Atlantic UniversityUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$104K
University of Central FloridaUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$28K
Unity Church of Vero BeachUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$15K
University of Florida College of MeUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$15K
Unity Spiritual Center of Vero BeacUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$13K
Sisters of Color United for EducatiUpon Request, COVarious social welfare$10K
Ukraine House DC FoundationUpon Request, DCVarious social welfare$10K
Auburn UniversityUpon Request, ALVarious social welfare$7,000
Cardinal Gibbons HsUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$6,000
Barry UniversityUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$5,342
Arpan FoundationUpon Request, CAVarious social welfare$5,000
Asbury United Methodist ChurchUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$5,000
Power52 FoundationUpon Request, MDVarious social welfare$5,000
Rhema Apostolic InternationalUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$5,000
Salvation ArmyUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$5,000
Saint Joan of ArcUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$5,000
Ap Emergency Relief FundUpon Request, NYVarious social welfare$3,000
Men at ArmsUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$3,000
New HorizonsUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$3,000
Food ReliefUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$2,095
Evansville Rescue MissionUpon Request, INVarious social welfare$2,000
Fort Lauderdale Rugby FoundationUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$2,000
Planned ParenthoodUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$2,000
American Indian College FundUpon Request, COVarious social welfare$1,400
PamsUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$1,000
Prison Book ProjectUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$800
International Rescue CommitteeUpon Request, INVarious social welfare$515
Humane World for AnimalsUpon Request, DCVarious social welfare$500
Treasure Coast Technical CollegeUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$500
St Jude P2pUpon Request, TNVarious social welfare$300
Operation Smile IncUpon Request, VAVarious social welfare$275
SmiletrainorgUpon Request, NYVarious social welfare$265
ChabadorgUpon Request, NYVaious social welfare$250
Unity Village ChapelUpon Request, MOVarious social welfare$250
Wikimedia FoundationUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$250
National Parks Conservation AssocUpon Request, FLVarious social welfare$200
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeUpon Request, NCVaious social welfare
Appalachian State UniversityUpon Request, NCVarious social welfare

By state: Florida 21 · Colorado 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Alabama 1 · California 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Janke Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, administered in care of Greenspoon Marder P a, 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 Janke Charitable 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 Janke Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $263K across 38 grants, a median of $2,547.

Where does Janke Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (21 grants), Colorado (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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