Arthur and France Janov Primal

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pacific Palisades, CA EIN: 95-3900855

Arthur and France Janov Primal is a private foundation, based in Pacific Palisades, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.

Arthur and France Janov Primal at a glance

In short: Arthur and France Janov Primal gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$3,000
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$3,000
Median grant
$3,000
Total assets
$30,683
+977.0% vs 2025
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Arthur and France Janov Primal funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Ken Seman's Primal Center: $3KKen Seman's Primal Center$3K

The largest 2026 recipient was Ken Seman's Primal Center ($3K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Santa MonicaCulver City

How Arthur and France Janov Primal gives

  • Giving grew 38% from 2023 to 2026. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 0 grants2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $675 (2024) to $7K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ken Seman's Primal Center Culver City, CAProvide psychological therapy to individuals who could not otherwise afford it.$3,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2026$30,683$35,000$7,166$3,0001$3,000
2025$2,849$3,020$3,282———
2024$3,111$5,000$4,073$6751$675
2023$2,184$5,000$6,185$2,1751$2,175
2022$3,369—$8,456$5,7251$5,725
2021$11,825$47$9,863$7,1251—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Arthur and France Janov Primal's only listed officer is Sandrine Marten, Foundation Manager on every filing since 2025 (uncompensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Sandrine Marten

    Foundation Manager

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: France Janov (2021–2024) — Foundation Manager

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Arthur and France Janov Primal

How much does Arthur and France Janov Primal give each year?

Arthur and France Janov Primal gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Arthur and France Janov Primal?

Arthur and France Janov Primal reported $31K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.

Where does Arthur and France Janov Primal operate?

Arthur and France Janov Primal has awarded grants in California.

What is Arthur and France Janov Primal's EIN?

Arthur and France Janov Primal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3900855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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