Jaka Foundation

LEHI, UT EIN: 85-4306514

Jaka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in LEHI, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $359K. Net investment income was $167K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-9.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$359K

+132.4% YoY

Grant Count

6

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$60K

+55.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jaka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jaka Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Jaka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in LEHI, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $359K. Net investment income was $167K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

BoiseCedar CityGig HarborJuneauNew YorkProvoSalt Lake CitySt George

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$688K$1M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,884,432$2,076,615$2,202,448
Revenue$172,379$33,655$-31,493
Expenses$364,562$159,490$213,468
Qualifying Distributions$359,000$154,444$207,500
Net Investment Income$166,817$37,455$35,238
Distributable Amount$106,956$103,681$111,341

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$90K$180K$269K$359K0 grants20202 grants20214 grants20224 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

American Studio$100KSouthern Utah University$90KHawk Watch International$65KThe Peregrine Fund$50KUniversity Impact$44KEncore Performing Arts$10K

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K7$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Studio ($100,000), Southern Utah University ($90,000), Hawk Watch International ($65,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Encore Performing Arts St George, UTGeneral purpose donations$10,000
The Peregrine Fund Boise, IDGeneral Purpose Donations$50,000
Hawk Watch International Salt Lake City, UTGeneral Purpose Donations$65,000
American Studio Gig Harbor, WAGeneral Purpose Donations$100,000
University Impact Provo, UTGeneral Purpose Donations$44,000
Southern Utah University Cedar City, UTGeneral Purpose Donations$90,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Jeremy B HanksPresident
Amy B HanksVice President

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jaka Foundation?

Jaka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in LEHI, UT. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Jaka Foundation?

As of 2024, Jaka Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $172K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $359K in 2024.

Where does Jaka Foundation operate?

Jaka Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Idaho, New York, Utah, Washington.

What size grants does Jaka Foundation award?

In 2024, Jaka Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $359K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jaka Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jaka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jaka Foundation's EIN?

Jaka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4306514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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