Private foundation · EIN 85-2445842 · Sebastopol, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Janet Family 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: 3 grants paid, $75K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$75K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
December 31
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

WRITTEN Contact: John Janet, 5030 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, Ca, 7074003707 Deadlines: December 31

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salesian MissionsNew Rochelle, NYTo provide food and services to the poor$25K
Missionaries of the PoorAtlanta, GATo provide food and services to the poor$25K
UnboundKansas City, KSTo provide food and services to the poor$25K

By state: New York 1 · Georgia 1 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Janet Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sebastopol, California, administered in care of John Janet, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Janet Family 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 Janet Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Janet Family Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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