AI Summary
THE JANS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, offering grants exclusively by invitation. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $1.2 million across 14 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

HIGHER GROUND USA INC
$2.1M
37%

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$845K
15%

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
$600K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$96.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JANS FOUNDATION?
No. THE JANS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JANS FOUNDATION give?
THE JANS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Idaho, Nebraska, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JANS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JANS FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JANS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JANS FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JANS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JANS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HIGHER GROUND USA INC, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , and Father Flanagan's Boys' Home. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JANS FOUNDATION?
THE JANS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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