Jantz Family Foundation
Jantz Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Meridian, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $7K.
Jantz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jantz Family Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $153,164
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Jantz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boise State University Foundation ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jantz Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $6K (2024) to $12K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State University Foundation Boise, ID | To support the Business Program | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | General Support | $1,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Boise, ID | To support the Nursing Program | $1,000 |
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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 | $153,164 | $7,491 | $8,297 | $6,000 | 4 | $7,310 | $6,588 | $7,726 |
| 2023 | $148,585 | $6,674 | $7,608 | $6,100 | 5 | $6,870 | $6,016 | $6,931 |
| 2022 | $132,244 | $6,418 | $13,091 | $11,000 | 5 | $12,650 | $6,062 | $7,407 |
| 2021 | $167,869 | $6,149 | $11,952 | $11,500 | 6 | $11,523 | $5,802 | $7,659 |
| 2020 | $138,621 | $501 | $9,199 | $9,050 | 6 | — | $6,139 | $6,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jantz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jantz Family Foundation is led by Kenneth M Jantz, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth M Jantz
President & Director
President → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra A Burlo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda R Jantz
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura L Jantz
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Erik A Jantz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Justin R Jantz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura L Vincent (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jantz Family Foundation
How much does Jantz Family Foundation give each year?
Jantz Family Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Jantz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jantz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jantz Family Foundation give grants?
Jantz Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (3 grants).
Does Jantz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Jantz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jantz Family Foundation?
Jantz Family Foundation reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Jantz Family Foundation's EIN?
Jantz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0816407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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