Jana Foundation Inc
Jana Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported one grant for a charitable purpose, totaling $2,972,315.
Jana Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jana Foundation Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,630,680
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,630,680
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,630,680
- Total assets
- $14,700,838
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Jana Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 E 42Nd St 38Th Fl, New York, NY 10165-3897
Phone: (212) 557-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jana Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 95 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jana Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 424% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $3,630,680 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,700,838 | $1,648,486 | $3,767,073 | $3,630,680 | 1 | $3,687,274 | $1,567,971 | $868,953 |
| 2024 | $16,824,558 | $1,010,552 | $3,100,374 | $2,972,315 | 1 | $3,020,269 | $925,512 | $992,020 |
| 2023 | $18,910,834 | $485,299 | $2,686,848 | $2,563,110 | 1 | $2,616,001 | $409,641 | $1,044,827 |
| 2022 | $21,118,462 | $1,181,570 | $3,015,915 | $2,803,000 | 1 | $2,874,025 | $1,093,784 | $1,164,867 |
| 2021 | $22,959,529 | $2,449,325 | $2,824,345 | $2,656,500 | 91 | $2,728,345 | $2,317,551 | $1,293,717 |
| 2020 | $23,338,925 | $4,135,236 | $2,120,690 | $1,942,765 | 94 | — | $436,251 | $1,192,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jana Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $869K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2,972,315. The sole listed grant was to “SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED” in New York, NY, for a charitable purpose; its amount was $2,972,315.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists D Rosen as president and director. It also lists A Seget, Louise M Fitzsimmons, and Barbara Goren as directors on the Investment Committee.
Jana Foundation Inc is led by D. Rosen, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
D. Rosen
President & Director
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
A. Seget
Director & Invest Committee
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Barbara Goren
Director & Invest Committee
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Louise M. Fitzsimmons
Director & Invest Committee
On filings since 2022
$15K (2022) → $19K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dianne La Basse (2020–2021) — Director & Invest Committee
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Louise M Fitzsimmons (Director/ Invest Committee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jana Foundation Inc
How much does Jana Foundation Inc give each year?
Jana Foundation Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Jana Foundation Inc?
Jana Foundation Inc reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $869K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Jana 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 Jana Foundation Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in New York.
What is Jana Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jana Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3574540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jana Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Jana Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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