Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation
The Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. It made 45 grants totaling $598,070 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include Alaska-based education, historic-preservation, cultural, and community organizations, as well as organizations outside Alaska.
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation gave $598K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Alaska. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,070
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,290
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,259,215
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6520 Kulis Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone: (907) 563-5270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iditarod Trail Committee ($50K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 145 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska. Other listed recipient-state shares were Washington, 8%; Illinois, 7%; Maryland, 5%; and Virginia, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 45 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2021) to $598K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iditarod Trail Committee Wasilla, AK | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| University of Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Cure Epilepsy Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Alaska Resource Education Anchorage, AK | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Seashare Bainbridge, WA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Alaska Aviation Museum Goose Projec Anchorage, AK | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Great Alaska Council Anchorage, AK | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| USS Ted Stevens Commissioning Anchorage, AK | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Engine 557 Restoration Company Wasilla, AK | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum Anchorage, AK | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,259,215 | $277,792 | $608,742 | $598,070 | 45 | $598,070 | $277,443 | $295,337 |
| 2023 | $5,890,740 | $82,102 | $498,648 | $487,898 | 42 | $487,898 | $132,943 | $564,058 |
| 2022 | $5,401,590 | $89,954 | $377,958 | $365,000 | 30 | $365,000 | $120,689 | $261,358 |
| 2021 | $6,921,316 | $7,037,520 | $363,206 | $355,000 | 28 | $355,000 | $36,952 | $333,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, historic preservation, seafood access, health and research, and veterans’ services. For example, the Iditarod Trail Committee says its mission is to promote and preserve the historic Iditarod Trail, while Alaska Resource Education says it educates students about Alaska’s natural resources. SeaShare says it works to increase seafood use among people served by food banks and similar organizations. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $598,070. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Its largest 2024 awards included $50,000 each to the Iditarod Trail Committee and the University of Alaska Foundation; $30,000 each to CURE Epilepsy and Alaska Resource Education; and $25,000 each to SeaShare, Alaska Aviation Museum Goose Project, The Great Alaska Council, and USS Ted Stevens Commissioning. Other listed awards included $20,000 to Engine 557 Restoration Company, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Epilepsy Foundation, and Ted Stevens Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Jansen as president, Vicki Jansen as “VICE PRESIDE,” and Anna Deal as secretary.
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation is led by James Jansen, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Jansen
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Deal
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Jansen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation
How much does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation give each year?
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation gave $598K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $488K across 42 grants.
What is Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,290, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation give grants?
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (8%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (20 grants), Wasilla, AK (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Landover, MD (2 grants).
Who are Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Iditarod Trail Committee ($50,000), University of Alaska Foundation ($50,000) and Cure Epilepsy ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation?
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $598K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, historic preservation, seafood access, health and research, and veterans’ services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3745888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Jim and Vicki Jansen 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.
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