The Henry Janssen Foundation is a private foundation based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Established in 2005, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since December 2004. The foundation's core purpose is to invest funds to generate income that supports grant-making activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.3M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$792K
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
47
-4.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Henry Janssen Foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science education and teacher support
- Renewable energy
- Community and school gardens
- Environmental education
Grantmaking
The foundation also funds general purpose contributions, youth campaigns, master plan studies, capital improvements, and community rebranding programs.
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Ready to take the next step with Henry Janssen Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- Maine
- New Hampshire
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $15,276,048
- Total giving: $792,000
- Total revenues: $793,917
- Total expenses: $836,516
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,276,048 | $14,230,932 | $12,761,654 |
| Revenue | $793,917 | $641,662 | $490,109 |
| Expenses | $836,516 | $744,807 | $697,322 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $809,508 | $726,153 | $647,661 |
| Net Investment Income | $766,909 | $623,008 | $440,184 |
| Distributable Amount | $727,472 | $655,215 | $676,097 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELSA M HOPPMAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NANCY M WISSINGER | VP/TREASURER | — | — |
| JANE M ROHRBACH | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 5766, 14 Commerce Drive Wyomissing, PA 19610-5766
Telephone: 610-898-4403
EIN: 20-1812511
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
The Best Little Cat House in PA
HARRISBURG, PA
Assets
$281K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
The Irene P Sorbara Charitable Foundation
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assets
$2.5M
Grants
2
Total Given
$131K
Penn and Lisa Seiple Conservancy
SUNBURY, PA
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Daniel M Tabas Family Foundation
HAVERFORD, PA
Assets
$8.0M
Grants
9
Total Given
$86K
John Griner Charitable Trust
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assets
$394K
Grants
1
Total Given
$20K
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust
BETHLEHEM, PA
Assets
$7.1M
Grants
15
Total Given
$610K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Henry Janssen Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities