Private foundation · EIN 85-4306514 · Lehi, Utah · Human services

Jaka 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: 7 grants paid, $520K total, median $65K. 57% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$520K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in UT
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Consumers ResearchWashington, DCGeneral Purpose Donations$200K
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UTGeneral Purpose Donations$125K
The Peregrine FundBoise, IDGeneral Purpose Donations$80K
Hawk Watch InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Purpose Donations$65K
Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UTGeneral Purpose Donations$30K
Encore Performing ArtsSt George, UTGeneral purpose donations$15K
Southeast Alaska Land TrustJuneau, AKGeneral Purpose Donations$5,000

By state: Utah 4 · District of Columbia 1 · Idaho 1 · Alaska 1

About this foundation

Jaka Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lehi, Utah, administered in care of Jeremy B Hanks, 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 Jaka 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 Jaka Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $520K across 7 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Jaka Foundation give?

Utah (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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