The Jake Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation. The foundation focuses on distributing grants to charitable organizations across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$685K
+32.1% YoY
Grant Count
44
+15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+14.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services.
Grant Range
$1,000–$200,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $14,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes funding nationally, with particular concentration in:
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
- California
- Florida
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $15.1 million (2024)
- $15.147 million (most recent detailed filing)
Annual Activity:
- Total revenue: $1.83 million (2024)
- Total expenses: $783,000 (2024)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2024)
- Annual giving rate: approximately 4.5% of assets
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $6.6 million in 2010 to $15.1 million in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,147,163 | $14,098,543 | $13,088,972 |
| Revenue | $1,831,337 | $1,547,061 | $343,161 |
| Expenses | $782,717 | $537,490 | $230,182 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $686,067 | $519,433 | $215,767 |
| Net Investment Income | $793,860 | $792,766 | $338,746 |
| Distributable Amount | $783,756 | $678,481 | $679,627 |
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
121 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
Principal Officer:
- Joanne S Barker, President
Other Officers:
- Brian Leshner, Treasurer
The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE S BARKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $12,000 |
| BRIAN LESHNER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 555 S Gulfstream Ave Unit 1601 Sarasota, FL 34236-3700
Phone: (443) 994-1963
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since November 1998 EIN: 52-2107509 Contributions are tax-deductible
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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