John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation
The John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation, also known as JANEFF, is a private foundation based in Playa del Rey, California. Established by John and Nancy Edwards in 2015, it says it aims to make a better tomorrow for future generations and focuses on mental health, environmental protection, social rights, and veterans safety.
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation gave $599K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,754
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,938
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $15,137,939
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% 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 John and Nancy Edwards Family 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 and is not accepting new grant requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 327 Rees Street, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 823-6773
Website: https://www.janeff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Airport Marina Counseling ($134K). Together the top 10 received $538K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 102 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $599K (2024) to $971K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Marina Counseling Los Angeles, CA | To support the programs of airport marina counseling service, including their clinic and their 32nd annual "jet to jetty" race for mental health | $134,300 |
| Friends of Ballona Wetlands Playa Del Rey, CA | To support the programs of friends of ballona wetlands, including their restoration program, hands-on steam programs, and other programs benefiting the youth from inner-city environments | $120,164 |
| Natural History Museum Los Angeles, CA | To support the nhm next campaign at the natural history museum | $100,000 |
| Vet Hunters Project South El Monte, CA | To support the ongoing operations of the organization in preventing and ending homelessness for all military veterans/families | $65,000 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Los Angeles, CA | Serve the community, create an environment for recreation and discovery. Focus on appreciation of wildlife and animal welfare. | $52,000 |
| The Claremont Institute Claremont, CA | To support restore the principles of the American founding to their rightful preeminent authority in our national life. | $16,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | To support the ongoing efforts of the aquarium of the pacific to conserve and build nature and natures services | $15,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | To support ongoing operations of the african wildlife foundation | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles, CA | To support ongoing operations of the American red cross | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army Santa Monica, CA | To support the ongoing operations of the local salvation army | $12,000 |
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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 | $15,137,939 | $458,767 | $706,752 | $598,754 | 20 | $600,631 | $378,919 | $722,769 |
| 2023 | $14,438,299 | $-138,810 | $719,867 | $630,962 | 21 | $632,609 | $250,148 | $687,524 |
| 2022 | $13,609,483 | $-115,887 | $944,000 | $854,414 | 19 | $856,029 | $125,341 | $60,895 |
| 2021 | $16,923,428 | $875,553 | $1,066,044 | $971,100 | 21 | $971,580 | $796,150 | $56,553 |
| 2020 | $16,027,744 | $1,155,699 | $897,693 | $791,052 | 21 | — | $1,075,315 | $53,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $723K 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 foundation describes its goal as making the world a better place for future generations and inspiring people to get involved in charitable causes. Its stated focus areas are mental health, environmental protection, social rights, and veterans safety.
Its grantees’ missions illustrate the range of supported work. Friends of Ballona Wetlands says it champions the restoration and protection of Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland and educates the community about stewardship of nature. The Aquarium of the Pacific says its mission is to foster wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems. El Segundo Education Foundation says it supports and enhances programs of the El Segundo Unified School District and promotes excellence in education. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address wildlife conservation, coastal water quality, government accountability, and recreational baseball for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $598,754. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $134,300, with a median of $11,500. The largest awards included $134,300 to Airport Marina Counseling to support its programs, including its clinic and an annual race for mental health; $120,164 to Friends of Ballona Wetlands for restoration, hands-on STEAM programs, and other youth programs; and $100,000 to the Natural History Museum for its NHM Next campaign. Other notable grants were $65,000 to Vet Hunters Project for ongoing operations to prevent and end homelessness among veterans and their families, and $52,000 to the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R. Edwards and Nancy Ellin-Edwards as trustees.
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ellin-Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation
How much does John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation give each year?
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation gave $599K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $631K across 21 grants.
What is John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $29,938, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation give grants?
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Playa Del Rey, CA (2 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Airport Marina Counseling ($134,300), Friends of Ballona Wetlands ($120,164) and Natural History Museum ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation?
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $601K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $723K (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 does John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its goal as making the world a better place for future generations and inspiring people to get involved in charitable causes. Its stated focus areas are mental health, environmental protection, social rights, and veterans safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's EIN?
John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6494244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Nancy Edwards Family 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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