The Jake Foundation Inc
The Jake Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, colleges, and organizations working in areas including education, media, and the environment.
The Jake Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jake Foundation Inc gave $834K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state District of Columbia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $834,000
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +47.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,831
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,627,547
- +9.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (19 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jake Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 Gulfstream Drive 1601, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (443) 994-1963
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jake Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Williams College ($75K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 186 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. By recipient state, the largest shares were DC (26%), Massachusetts (20%), California (19%), New York (11%), and Florida (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jake Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 65 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2022) to $834K (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $834K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | Educational Programs | $75,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable - Kara Kennedy Fund | $50,000 |
| New England Public Media Springfield, MA | MEDIA | $30,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Smith College Northamption, MA | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| The Wilderness Society Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Environmental | $20,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council NRDC New York, NY | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Sierra Club Oakland, CA | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Charitable | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,627,547 | $2,415,795 | $935,411 | $834,000 | 65 | $835,633 | $1,399,485 | $930,810 |
| 2024 | $15,147,163 | $1,831,337 | $782,717 | $684,500 | 44 | $686,067 | $793,860 | $783,756 |
| 2023 | $14,098,543 | $1,547,061 | $537,490 | $518,000 | 38 | $519,433 | $792,766 | $678,481 |
| 2022 | $13,088,972 | $343,161 | $230,182 | $214,000 | 17 | $215,767 | $338,746 | $679,627 |
| 2021 | $12,971,015 | $1,418,102 | $533,320 | $512,200 | 22 | — | $795,761 | $627,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jake Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $931K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included educational-program grants to Williams College, Bowdoin College, and Smith College, as well as environmental grants to Environmental Defense Fund, the National Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club.
Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and find practical solutions to environmental problems. The Wilderness Society describes its work as protecting wilderness and public lands. New England Public Media says it enriches lives in western Massachusetts through programming that nurtures community, civility, and curiosity. The Greater Washington Community Foundation describes its work as responding to community needs and helping build a thriving region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $834,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $75,000 to Williams College for educational programs. Other notable grants included $50,000 to the Greater Washington Community Foundation for the Kara Kennedy Fund, $30,000 to New England Public Media for media, and $25,000 each to Bowdoin College and the Wilderness Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanne S Barker as president and Brian Leshner as treasurer.
The Jake Foundation Inc is led by Joanne S. Barker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanne S. Barker
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Brian Leshner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Joanne S Barker (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Jake Foundation Inc
How much does The Jake Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jake Foundation Inc gave $834K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $685K across 44 grants.
What is The Jake Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jake Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,831, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jake Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Jake Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jake Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants), San Francisco, CA (11 grants), Sarasota, FL (6 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Jake Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on The Jake Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (32 grants), "Environmental" (12 grants) and "Educational Programs" (10 grants).
Who are The Jake Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jake Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Williams College ($75,000), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($50,000) and New England Public Media ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jake Foundation Inc?
The Jake Foundation Inc reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $836K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $931K (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 The Jake Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational-program grants to Williams College, Bowdoin College, and Smith College, as well as environmental grants to Environmental Defense Fund, the National Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jake Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jake Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jake Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2107509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Jake Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Jake Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jake-foundation-inc-morg_16af43c2f5454d9982f8d7592f616458
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