Janklow Foundation
The Janklow Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported 41 grants totaling $237,300, with listed awards supporting organizations in areas including the arts, education, cultural institutions, animal care, and community life.
Janklow Foundation at a glance
In short: Janklow Foundation gave $237K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,300
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -43.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,788
- +87.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $796,198
- -19.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (7 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Janklow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 285 Madison Avenue - 21St Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 421-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Janklow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Center Theater ($96K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
358 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 351 grants of 358 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to California, and 1% to Maryland. The filing also lists 0% each for recipients in Washington, DC, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Janklow Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 41 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 272% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2023) to $310K (2021). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $96,200 |
| Museum of the Moving Image Astoria, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Artsconnection New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Various Charities Under 250 New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $10,150 |
| Congregation Emanuel New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $9,900 |
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Sag Harbor Festival New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $796,198 | $80,826 | $257,054 | $237,300 | 41 | $238,050 | $69,940 | $87,429 |
| 2024 | $989,244 | $116,129 | $236,542 | $225,705 | 73 | $225,705 | $105,292 | $83,801 |
| 2023 | $1,109,657 | $49,511 | $175,291 | $165,323 | 66 | $165,323 | $39,543 | $78,262 |
| 2022 | $1,235,437 | $113,455 | $250,081 | $226,694 | 89 | $231,223 | $96,544 | $91,264 |
| 2021 | $1,940,505 | $95,837 | $333,684 | $310,264 | 89 | — | $79,259 | $93,347 |
| 2020 | $1,736,116 | $355,818 | $282,327 | $259,385 | 109 | — | $339,729 | $92,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Janklow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational initiatives, and other charitable organizations. For example, ArtsConnection describes its work as using research-based arts programs to create socially just learning environments and support students’ literacy, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The American Museum of Natural History says its mission is to share knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. Sesame Workshop describes its mission as helping children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $237,300. Awards ranged from $300 to $96,200, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $96,200 to Lincoln Center Theater, and $35,000 each to Museum of the Moving Image and ArtsConnection. Other listed grants included $9,900 to Congregation Emanuel, $6,000 to Animal Medical Center, and $5,000 each to Central Park Conservancy and UCLA Foundation. The listed grants were for unrestricted charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Leroy Janklow, Angela Janklow, and Lucas Janklow as trustees.
Janklow Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela Janklow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Leroy Janklow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Janklow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Morton L. Janklow (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Janklow Foundation
How much does Janklow Foundation give each year?
Janklow Foundation gave $237K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $226K across 73 grants.
What is Janklow Foundation's typical grant size?
Janklow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,788, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Janklow Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Janklow Foundation give grants?
Janklow Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (31 grants), East Hampton, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Janklow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Janklow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Janklow Foundation's largest grantees?
Janklow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Center Theater ($96,200), Museum of the Moving Image ($35,000) and Artsconnection ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Janklow Foundation?
Janklow Foundation reported $796K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Janklow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational initiatives, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Janklow Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 ↑
What is Janklow Foundation's EIN?
Janklow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3357111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Janklow Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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