The Jahna Foundation Inc
The Jahna Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation established in 2006 and based in Lake Wales, Florida. It is the philanthropic arm of E.R. Jahna Industries, Inc., a family-owned sand and aggregate company with roots dating back to 1925. The foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on supporting charitable causes, educational institutions, scholarships, and community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$280K
-3.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds donations to charities, scholarships, and canine unit donations. Its grantmaking reflects a commitment to supporting education, community services, and local institutions in the Lake Wales area and surrounding regions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s range from $3,000 to $100,000 based on available records. The foundation appears to support a mix of educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and community organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Lake Wales, Florida and the surrounding Polk County region, with a particular emphasis on local institutions and community needs.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,259,518
- Total Revenues: $171,332
- Total Expenses: $294,580
- Investment Income and Dividends: $135,724
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $15,000
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $570,000
The foundation's asset base has remained relatively stable, though grant contributions decreased significantly from 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,259,518 | $4,382,766 | $4,070,258 |
| Revenue | $171,332 | $618,445 | $563,085 |
| Expenses | $294,580 | $305,937 | $237,425 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $280,100 | $290,300 | $219,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $135,724 | $112,931 | $79,553 |
| Distributable Amount | $210,445 | $207,189 | $186,527 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key officers and directors include:
- C.B. Myers III (Treasurer/Director)
- R. Carl McCollum (Director)
- James A. Jahna (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB MYERS III | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| R CARL MCCOLLUM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAMES A JAHNA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARCUS JAHNA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CAROLINE JAHNA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| REBEKAH J JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAMES A JAHNA JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANALISA J NOVOSEL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHASE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRETTA JAHNA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 840 Lake Wales, FL 33859-0840
Principal Address: 202 E Stuart Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33853
Telephone: 863-676-9431
EIN: 11-3772804
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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