Janson Foundation
The Janson Foundation is a private foundation established in 1983 by Edward W. Janson, based in Dallas, Texas. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting charitable organizations, with particular emphasis on youth programs and Christian missions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$102K
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-23.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation assists the ongoing capital needs of deserving charitable organizations, particularly those benefiting youth and Christian missions. Primary funding areas include:
- Education (approximately 45% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (approximately 21% of giving)
- Religion (approximately 16% of giving)
The foundation focuses on capital needs rather than general operations, including equipment purchases, facility construction, land acquisition, facility repairs, and replacement of aging equipment.
Grantmaking
The foundation will not consider requests for general operating or program support.
Review Cycle
February 1
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants across the United States with a national scope. Specific geographic areas mentioned in recent grants include Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,262,330
- Total Annual Giving: $102,000
- EIN: 91-6251624
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,262,330 | $2,164,056 | $2,097,823 |
| Revenue | $254,000 | $90,053 | $-127 |
| Expenses | $152,451 | $142,126 | $144,886 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $125,113 | $117,360 | $113,285 |
| Net Investment Income | $225,668 | $60,156 | $28,079 |
| Distributable Amount | $130,257 | $124,566 | $113,001 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Janson Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder: Edward W. Janson (also referenced as Frank, Valentine & Joseph Janson)
- Director: Diederik Bron
- Chairman, Scholarship Committee Member: Herb Geeslin
- Grant Board Member: Mary Bron
- Scholarship Committee Member: Ted Carney
- Grant Board Member: Ted Carney
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $36,672 |
| TED CARNEY | GRANT BOARD MBR | 1 | — |
| HERB GEESLIN | GRANT BOARD MBR | 1 | — |
| DIEDERIK BRON CHAIRMAN | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY BRON | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with recent activity documented through 2025. The foundation continues to accept applications and distribute grants to organizations aligned with its mission of supporting capital needs for youth-focused and Christian organizations.
Jim Moran Foundation Awards CIS Jax $1M GrantData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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