Private foundation · EIN 85-3745888 · Anchorage, Alaska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jim and Vicki Jansen 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: 45 grants paid, $598K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in Alaska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$598K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AK
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iditarod Trail CommitteeWasilla, AKCharitable contribution$50K
University of Alaska FoundationAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$50K
Cure EpilepsyChicago, ILCharitable contribution$30K
Alaska Resource EducationAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$30K
SeashareBainbridge, WACharitable contribution$25K
Alaska Aviation Museum Goose ProjecAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$25K
The Great Alaska Council Dining Hall Capital CampaignAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$25K
Uss Ted Stevens Commissioning CommitteeAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$25K
Engine 557 Restoration CompanyWasilla, AKCharitable contribution$20K
Alaska Aviation Heritage MuseumAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$20K
Epilepsy FoundationLandover, MDCharitable contribution$20K
Ted Stevens FoundationAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$20K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCCharitable contribution$20K
Mobile Medics InternationalPalmer, AKCharitable contribution$15K
Great Alaska Council Boy ScoutsAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$15K
The Last Frontier Honor FlightWasilla, AKCharitable contribution$10K
Providence FoundationAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$10K
Junior Achievement of Alaska IncAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$10K
National Vietnam War MuseumMerrifield, VACharitable contribution$10K
Cecseabee Historical FoundationGulfport, MSCharitable contribution$10K
Virginia Mason FoundationSeattle, WACharitable contribution$10K
Salvation ArmyLandover, MDChartitable contribution$10K
Covenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$10K
Brain Research FoundationChicago, ILCharitable contribution$10K
Calista Eduction and Culture IncAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$10K
National Rights to Work FoundationSpringfield, VACharitable contribution$10K
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WACharitable contribution$10K
Bethel Search and RescueBethel, AKCharitable contribution$10K
Anchorage Mushing ArchAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$7,500
Pheasants ForeverSt Paul, MNCharitable contribution$5,000
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNCharitable contribution$5,000
Beans Cafe IncAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Southcentral aAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCharitable contribution$5,000
Special Olympics AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Shoot for the CureAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
American Red CrossAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Alaska Search and Rescue AssociatioAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Alaska Center for the BlindAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Museum of Flight FoundationSouth Seattle, WACharitable contribution$5,000
Bbsri's Greg Buck Memorial ResearchDillingham, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
Prince William Sound MuseumWhittier, AKCharitable contribution$5,000
United Way of Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AKCharitable contribution$2,770
United Way Mat SuPalmer, AKCharitable contribution$2,600
United Way of the Tanana ValleyFairbanks, AKCharitable contribution$200

By state: Alaska 30 · Washington 4 · Illinois 2 · Maryland 2 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Anchorage, Alaska, administered in care of Jim H Jansen, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Jim and Vicki Jansen 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 Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $598K across 45 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation give?

Alaska (30 grants), Washington (4 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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