SL Jan Foundation
SL Jan Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. In its 2026 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $6,388 to charitable organizations, including groups working in animal welfare, food access, conservation, student education, public health, and horticulture.
SL Jan Foundation at a glance
In short: SL Jan Foundation gave $6K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $375.765), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,388
- +179.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +183.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $376
- -1.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $324,558
- +106.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SL Jan 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: 5067 Englewood Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
Phone: (408) 861-0957
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SL Jan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nine Lives Foundation ($1K across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in California (61%), Washington, DC (16%), Arizona (16%), Maryland (4%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How SL Jan Foundation gives
- 36% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 30% 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 (2026). 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 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $259 (2024) to $6K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jane Goodall Institute Washington, DC | To understand and protect chimpanzees and their habitats, while empowering individuals of all ages to take action to improve the environment for all living things. | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Nine Lives Foundation Redwood City, CA | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $895 |
| Orphan Kitten Club Spring Valley, CA | To change the world for kittens | $553 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | To end hunger in our community. | $518 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | To save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. | $500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | To inspire conservation of the ocean. | $500 |
| NutritionFactsorg Takoma Park, MD | To improve public health by providing the latest in evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine research in an accessible format to enable individuals to make informed dietary and lifestyle choices. | $262 |
| American Horticultural Society Alexandria, VA | To inspire a culture of gardening and horticultural practices that creates and sustains healthy, beautiful communities and a livable planet. | $250 |
| Filoli Woodside, CA | To connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories. | $249 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $324,558 | $181,532 | $14,194 | $6,388 | 17 | $15,083 | $157,684 | $50,743 |
| 2025 | $157,072 | $102,729 | $6,640 | $2,283 | 6 | $5,547 | $66,210 | $20,635 |
| 2024 | $60,169 | $68,698 | $8,698 | $259 | 1 | $9,765 | $28,149 | $4,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SL Jan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Nine Lives Foundation describes its work as rescuing at-risk cats and kittens, providing clinical care, and finding them homes; Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works to provide more food, healthy food, and better access to food. The Jane Goodall Institute describes its mission as protecting chimpanzees and their habitats, while an individual recipient says it educates and organizes students around fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $6,388 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $70 to $1,000, with a median of $250.
Among the largest listed grants were $1,000 each to The Jane Goodall Institute and an individual recipient; $895 to Nine Lives Foundation; $553 to Orphan Kitten Club; $518 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; and $500 each to Humane Society Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Stanley Jan as CEO and Lillian Chiu as CFO.
SL Jan Foundation is led by Stanley Jan, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stanley Jan
CEO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Chiu
CFO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2026. "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 SL Jan Foundation
How much does SL Jan Foundation give each year?
SL Jan Foundation gave $6K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 6 grants.
What is SL Jan Foundation's typical grant size?
SL Jan Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $250, and its average grant was $376, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SL Jan Foundation give grants?
SL Jan Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Arizona (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redwood City, CA (7 grants).
Does SL Jan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on SL Jan Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are SL Jan Foundation's largest grantees?
SL Jan Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Nine Lives Foundation ($1,484 across 7 grants), The Jane Goodall Institute ($1,000) and Orphan Kitten Club ($553), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is SL Jan Foundation?
SL Jan Foundation reported $325K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 SL Jan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SL Jan 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 SL Jan Foundation's EIN?
SL Jan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2061788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2026.
Does SL Jan 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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