Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation

SARASOTA, FL EIN: 65-0405758

The Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1993 and based in Sarasota, Florida. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, focusing on philanthropic giving across education, human services, and community health sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$181K

+15.9% YoY

Grant Count

+29.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-10.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $313K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical Services
Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $178K (24%)

Florida $176K (24%)

Virginia $168K (23%)

New York $150K (20%)

California $14K (2%)

Maryland $11K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (1%)

Oregon $8K (1%)

+7 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia

Cities

AlamedaAmherstAtlantaBaltimoreBeavertonBostonBrooklynCambridgeCharlottesvilleCharlottesvleChicagoChicopeeCranstonEasthamptonGarrisonGreenfieldHatfieldHolyokeLittletonMclean

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $6,317,498
Total Giving (2024): $180,750
EIN: 65-0405758

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,317,498	$6,338,969	$961,095
Revenue	$160,422	$5,537,192	$6,889
Expenses	$181,893	$159,318	$149,406
Qualifying Distributions	$180,811	$159,222	$149,366
Net Investment Income	$160,422	$77,458	$6,889
Distributable Amount	$312,588	$149,159	$51,915

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

120 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Forty Carrots Family Center ($17,000), The Union of Concerned Scientists ($13,000), Botanical Garden of Piedmont ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
All Faiths Food Bank SARASOTA, FL	General Support	$3,000
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY	General Support	$7,500
Americans For the Arts Washington, DC	General Support	$5,000
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc Atlanta, GA	General Support	$1,250
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation LITTLETON, CO	General Support	$2,500
Botanical Garden of Piedmont CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	General Support	$10,000
Brady Campaign Washington, DC	General Support	$5,000
Caring Health Center Inc Springfield, MA	General Support	$1,000
Central Park Conservancy New York, NY	General Support	$1,000
Charlottesville Free Clinic Charlottesville, VA	General Support	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Stanley Kane - Co-founder. Stanley Kane celebrated his 100th birthday in June 2020. He and his late wife Janet moved to Sarasota in 1984 and became known as pillars of Sarasota society.

Janet Haas Kane - Co-founder (deceased November 7, 2009, at age 83). Janet was married to Stanley for 61 years and was known for her philanthropy and community involvement in Sarasota.

Betsy Kane-Hartnett - Daughter of Stanley and Janet Kane. She serves as registered agent for Kane Management Associates and co-founded the Forty Carrots Family Center, which provides preschool and family-planning programs.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BETSY KANE-HARTNETT	TRUSTEE	1	—
PRISCILLA KANE-HELLWEG	TRUSTEE	1	—
KATHERINE KANE	TRUSTEE	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2013

Stanley and Janet Kane were inducted into the Asolo Repertory Theatre's Crystal Society in December 2013, recognizing their significant support of the arts organization. Throughout their time in Sarasota, the Kanes supported numerous organizations including Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Animal Rescue Coalition, and the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation.

Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation Inc

Contact Information

Address: 1515 Ringling Blvd, Suite 840, Sarasota, FL 34236-6781

Telephone: 941-906-7700

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness

How do I apply for a grant from Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $500 to $30,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $180,750 in total giving based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024). **Geographic Focus:** The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $181K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $313K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation's EIN?

Janet and Stanley Kane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0405758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.