Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Highland Beach, FL EIN: 47-2448971

Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Highland Beach, Florida. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, with 2025 grantmaking listed entirely in Florida.

Key facts about Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc

In short: Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc gave $111K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $111K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
47-2448971
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$111,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$111,000
Median grant
$111,000
Total assets
$8,928,608
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.9M

+8.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$111K

-83.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

-97.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$111K

+521.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $541K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation reported 31 grants totaling $578,100 in 2023, 37 totaling $660,680 in 2024, and one grant totaling $111,000 in 2025. In 2025, the sole listed grant was $111,000 to “SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED”; the filing describes its purpose as the general purpose of a charitable foundation. The reported grant amount for that year was $111,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient listed in Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

WashingtonNew YorkBoca RatonDurhamSherman OaksArlingtonFranklinJanesvilleScotch PlainsShort HillsCharlotteLos AngelesStaten IslandWoodland HillsAlbanyCoral SpringsChicagoHighland BeachMillburnPalm Beach Gardens

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K29 grants202044 grants202134 grants202231 grants202337 grants20241 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2025) to $661K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $111K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

See Schedule Attached: $111KSee Schedule Attached$111K

The largest 2025 recipient was See Schedule Attached ($111K).

Grant Size Distribution

147 grants across all recorded years

132<$50K12$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 147 (90%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Schedule Attached See Attached, FLGeneral Purpose of Charitable Foundation$111,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Grant total
2023 31 $578,100
2024 37 $660,680
2025 1 $111,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$8,928,608$8,198,832$7,730,615
Revenue$927,128$1,254,263$545,826
Expenses$213,289$758,276$669,546
Qualifying Distributions$162,455$712,135$632,729
Net Investment Income$582,793$904,122$215,635
Distributable Amount$540,776$495,459$391,618

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Marlene Janay, Michael A Janay, David R Janay, Barry E Janay, and Rona G Spitzer as directors.

Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rona G. Spitzer

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $58K (2020) → $58K (2025)

  • Barry E. Janay

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David R. Janay

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marlene Janay

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael A. Janay

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Gad Janay (2020–2024) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Rona G Spitzer — Director: $58KRona G SpitzerDirector$58K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to Rona G Spitzer (Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 4621 South Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487
Phone: (561) 909-2100

Frequently asked questions about Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc

How much does Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc give each year?

Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc gave $111K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $661K across 37 grants.

How large is Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc?

Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $541K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

How do I apply for a grant from Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc make grants?

All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient listed in Florida.

What is Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc's EIN?

Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2448971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Gad and Marlene Janay Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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

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