Janelia Foundation
Janelia Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Haven, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $116K.
Janelia Foundation at a glance
In short: Janelia Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,150,340
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Janelia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCA Philip Randolph Institute ($20K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Janelia Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $123K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCA Philip Randolph Institute Raleigh, NC | Grant to advance voter participation and voter protection in the state of North Carolina | $20,000 |
| Common Defense Education Fund New York, NY | General support grant | $20,000 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | Grant to support human rights and legal representation of migrants seeking to gain asylum or citizenship within the United States. | $15,000 |
| NC Asian Americans Coming Together Raleigh, NC | General support grant. | $15,000 |
| Friends Committee on National Washington, DC | Grant for public educational efforts to advance a just and durable immigration policy reflective of longstanding American values. | $15,000 |
| Hope Border Institute El Paso, TX | Grant to advance human rights and peaceful resolution of immigration-related conflict at the Mexico US border | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,150,340 | $138,940 | $140,621 | $100,000 | 6 | $115,140 | $116,459 | $105,419 |
| 2023 | $2,139,212 | $46,165 | $153,376 | $114,000 | 7 | $139,910 | $28,765 | $101,114 |
| 2022 | $2,010,075 | $97,760 | $161,502 | $122,500 | 6 | $118,913 | $78,005 | $106,570 |
| 2021 | $2,594,884 | $258,827 | $157,720 | $120,000 | 6 | $132,373 | $235,698 | $122,812 |
| 2020 | $2,473,199 | $143,139 | $138,965 | $106,000 | 8 | — | $123,698 | $106,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Janelia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Janelia Foundation is led by Catherine Feingold, Chair of Board since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Feingold
Chair of Board
Vice Chair of Board → Chair of Board, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Qua
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Jasper
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeeth Taylor
Foundation Manager
Executive Director → Foundation Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Elizabeth Beavers
Secretary Treasurer
Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emira Woods
Vice Chair of Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Camila Thorndike (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jordan Estevao (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Jose Aguto (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erica Fein (2020) — Director
- Former: Keya Chatterjee (2020) — Chair of Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Elizabeeth Taylor (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Janelia Foundation
How much does Janelia Foundation give each year?
Janelia Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 7 grants.
What is Janelia Foundation's typical grant size?
Janelia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Janelia Foundation give grants?
Janelia Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (30%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Janelia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Janelia Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Janelia Foundation's largest grantees?
Janelia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NCA Philip Randolph Institute ($20,000), Common Defense Education Fund ($20,000) and Raices ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Janelia Foundation?
Janelia Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Janelia Foundation's EIN?
Janelia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1446162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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