Jane's Trust Foundation is a family foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to creating a more socially just and environmentally sustainable world in which all people thrive through education and deep connections with family, community, and the natural world. Established in 2011, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$66.1M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-7.3% YoY
Grant Count
41
-12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
+6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on:
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Social justice
- Special projects of interest to the Trustees
Grantmaking
Applications to Jane's Trust Foundation are by invitation only and are considered twice annually. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and does not have published guidelines. Organizations interested in potential funding should contact the Philanthropic Advisor.
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with Jane's Trust Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in northern New England (New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine), with additional support for organizations in Massachusetts and Florida. Funding has also extended to organizations in New York, Ohio, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $66.3 million
- Total Revenue: $2.7 million
- Total Expenses: $4.66 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $66,088,327
- Total Giving: $3,318,880
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $66,088,327 | $66,333,263 | $67,428,443 |
| Revenue | $4,247,606 | $2,696,621 | $6,862,784 |
| Expenses | $4,550,429 | $4,657,048 | $5,230,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,464,686 | $3,685,647 | $3,907,663 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,171,018 | $1,722,049 | $3,478,893 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,743,845 | $3,591,712 | $3,672,534 |
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
191 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Nancy B. Gardiner (Trustee) - compensation: $73,285
- Kurt F. Somerville (Trustee) - compensation: $73,285
- Jessica Griffiths (Trustee) - no compensation listed
- Jean B. Stevenson (Trustee) - no compensation listed
- Elizabeth Steele (Trustee) - no compensation listed
- Jessica Coakley (Philanthropic Advisor) - contact: jcoakley@hembar.com, (617) 557-9774
Administrative Support: The foundation is administered through Hemenway & Barnes LLP, located at 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY B GARDINER | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | $118,912 |
| KURT F SOMERVILLE | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | $118,911 |
| JESSICA GRIFFITHS | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
| JEAN B STEVENSON | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
| ELIZABETH STEELE | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grants to organizations including:
OUT Maine (grant recipient announced)
Eastern Sierra Land Trust (2025 grant awarded)
OUT Maine Receives Grant from Jane's Trust Foundation - OUT MaineThe Piedmont Environmental Council ($11,000 grant)
The Piedmont Environmental Council Awarded $11000 Grant to ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Charles J Tasker Memorial Scholarship Fund
HANOVER, MA
Assets
$98K
Grants
1
Total Given
$8K
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane Pvt Found
CHESTNUT HILL, MA
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
11
Total Given
$75K
John J Mcardle Iii & Joan C Mcardle
ANDOVER, MA
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
13
Total Given
$205K
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
FOXBOROUGH, MA
Assets
$18.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$71K
Communities for Restorative Justice
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$524K
Grants
1
Total Given
$61K
Hingham Historical Society Inc
HINGHAM, MA
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Jane's Trust 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