The Jahna Foundation Inc
The Jahna Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Wales, Florida. It reported 22 grants totaling $280,100 in 2024, including donations to organizations and scholarships to individual recipients.
The Jahna Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jahna Foundation Inc gave $280K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280,100
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,732
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $4,259,518
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% 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 The Jahna Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 840, Lake Wales, FL 33859-0840
Phone: (863) 676-9431
Website: https://jahnaconcrete.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jahna Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Victory Ridge Academy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($68,550), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 137 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 1% to recipients in Alabama. Listed Florida recipients include organizations in Lake Wales and Bartow.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jahna Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $194K (2020) to $290K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Ridge Academy Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $100,000 |
| Polk Education Foundation Bartow, FL | Donation | $30,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $68,550 |
| Warner University Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $12,500 |
| Advent Health Foundation Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lake Wales Care Center Inc Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lake Wales High School Lake Wales, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Roosevelt Academy Lake Wales, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| LW Arts Council Sandy's Music Girls Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Blossom Charitable Foundation Inc Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,259,518 | $171,332 | $294,580 | $280,100 | 22 | $280,100 | $135,724 | $210,445 |
| 2023 | $4,382,766 | $618,445 | $305,937 | $290,300 | 28 | $290,300 | $112,931 | $207,189 |
| 2022 | $4,070,258 | $563,085 | $237,425 | $219,650 | 32 | $219,650 | $79,553 | $186,527 |
| 2021 | $3,744,598 | $549,906 | $212,258 | $196,925 | 26 | $196,925 | $62,906 | $183,961 |
| 2020 | $3,406,950 | $719,721 | $212,148 | $194,350 | 29 | — | $319,721 | $164,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jahna Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $210K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational organizations, community services, arts programming, and individual scholarships. Victory Ridge Academy describes itself as a specialized charter school serving students with exceptional student education needs through a medical and educational model. Lake Wales Care Center describes its work as connecting people in need with people who want to serve. Blossom Charitable Foundation says it presents a gathering of musicians and performers to support awareness of Lake Wales arts and recreation programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $280,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $6,750. Notable grants included $100,000 to Victory Ridge Academy, $30,000 to Polk Education Foundation, $12,500 to Warner University, and $10,000 each to Advent Health Foundation, Lake Wales Care Center, Lake Wales High School, and Roosevelt Academy. It also made scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors: CB Myers III, R Carl McCollum, James A Jahna, Marcus Jahna, Caroline Jahna, Rebekah J Johnson, James A Jahna Jr, Analisa J Novosel, Chase Johnson, and Bretta Jahna.
The Jahna Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cb Myers III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Jahna
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcus Jahna
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Carl McCollum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebekah J. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Analisa J. Novosel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bretta Jahna
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Caroline Jahna
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chase Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
James A. Jahna Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kier Keever (2020–2022) — 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 The Jahna Foundation Inc
How much does The Jahna Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jahna Foundation Inc gave $280K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $290K across 28 grants.
What is The Jahna Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jahna Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $12,732, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jahna Foundation Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Jahna Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jahna Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Wales, FL (12 grants) and Bartow, FL (2 grants).
Does The Jahna Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Jahna Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants), "Scholarship" (4 grants) and "Charity" (3 grants).
Who are The Jahna Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jahna Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Victory Ridge Academy ($100,000), Polk Education Foundation ($30,000) and Warner University ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($68,550), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jahna Foundation Inc?
The Jahna Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jahna Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational organizations, community services, arts programming, and individual scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jahna Foundation Inc?
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 The Jahna Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jahna Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3772804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jahna Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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