Judy Jane Foundation
The organization will seek to raise funds for, and to promote charitable activities related to, pressing social issues such as alzheimer's research, lgbtq rights, climate change, etc.
Judy Jane Foundation at a glance
In short: Judy Jane Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,124
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $20,025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $129,204
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Judy Jane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hilarity for Charity ($55K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilarity for Charity Los Angeles, CA | General operating grant; further the grantor and grantee's purpose | $55,000 |
| Rancho Relaxo Mannington, NJ | General operating grant; further the grantor and grantee's purpose | $25,000 |
| New Road Productions North Hollywood, CA | General operating grant; further the grantor and grantee's purpose | $7,500 |
| American Humane Association Washington, DC | General operating grant; further the grantor and grantee's purpose | $6,312 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General operating grant; further the grantor and grantee's purpose | $6,312 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,204 | $17,816 | $137,737 | $100,124 | 5 | $294 |
| 2024 | $249,125 | $252,477 | $3,352 | — | — | — |
About Judy Jane Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Judy Jane Foundation is a public charity, based in Lake Balboa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $294.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Judy Jane Foundation is led by Heather Darst, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Darst
President & Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Krasnoff
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keri Moore
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mychelle Volrath
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Judy Jane Foundation
How much does Judy Jane Foundation give each year?
Judy Jane Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Judy Jane Foundation's typical grant size?
Judy Jane Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $20,025, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Judy Jane Foundation give grants?
Judy Jane Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (25%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Judy Jane Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Judy Jane Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Judy Jane Foundation's largest grantees?
Judy Jane Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hilarity for Charity ($55,000), Rancho Relaxo ($25,000) and New Road Productions ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Judy Jane Foundation?
Judy Jane Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Judy Jane Foundation's EIN?
Judy Jane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2271522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work Judy Jane Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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