Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Elmira, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $4K.
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust gave $3K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,926
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,463
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,463
- Total assets
- $69,790
- +0.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Binghamton Parks & Recreation ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $9K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton Parks & Recreation Binghamton, NY | Carousel Preservation & | $1,510 |
| American Legion Post 1390 Maine, NY | Monument Preservation and | $1,416 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,790 | $5,350 | $4,919 | $2,926 | 2 | $3,958 | $4,426 | $4,002 |
| 2025 | $69,369 | $3,614 | $5,100 | $3,190 | 2 | $4,177 | $2,715 | $3,914 |
| 2024 | $70,689 | $2,582 | $4,315 | $2,900 | 2 | $3,444 | $1,730 | $3,733 |
| 2023 | $72,372 | $2,252 | $6,207 | $4,322 | 2 | $5,227 | $1,397 | $3,806 |
| 2022 | $75,943 | $3,237 | $5,209 | $3,740 | 2 | $3,903 | $2,215 | $4,484 |
| 2021 | $77,922 | $3,221 | $12,646 | $9,291 | 4 | — | $2,189 | $4,603 |
| 2020 | $87,195 | $2,292 | $1,154 | — | — | — | $1,297 | $4,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust's only listed officer is John Scanlon, Committee Member on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Scanlon
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Scales (2020–2021) — Committee Member
- Former: Jeffrey Sweet (2020–2021) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust
How much does Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust give each year?
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust gave $3K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust?
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust reported $70K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust?
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Elmira, NY. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust operate?
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust has awarded grants in New York.
What is Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Jane Johnson Wasson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6577139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
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