The Jane Family Foundation
The Jane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in Florida and other states.
The Jane Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jane Family Foundation gave $17K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,700
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $112,563
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Jane Family 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: 1640 Lena Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240-9752
Phone: (919) 735-1651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 15% to Washington, DC, 8% to California, 4% to New York, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jane Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,000 |
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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 | $112,563 | $10,582 | $17,850 | $17,000 | 10 | $17,000 | $4,732 | $14,142 |
| 2024 | $120,631 | $11,874 | $14,808 | $13,300 | 15 | $13,300 | $5,366 | $12,809 |
| 2023 | $123,798 | $-1,587 | $12,641 | $11,225 | 10 | $11,225 | $3,511 | $11,512 |
| 2022 | $138,026 | $12,571 | $13,638 | $12,200 | 13 | $12,200 | $11,133 | $10,130 |
| 2021 | $139,439 | $26,359 | $15,168 | $13,700 | 13 | $13,700 | $24,891 | $6,529 |
| 2020 | $128,314 | $849 | $13,867 | $12,500 | 11 | — | $4,726 | $6,261 |
| 2019 | $141,159 | $17,122 | $10,945 | $9,600 | 8 | — | $15,777 | $5,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included WSLR Inc., whose stated mission is to operate a community media arts center and low-power community radio station, and Lambda Alpha International, which describes itself as an honorary society advancing the study and understanding of land economics. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $13,300 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $2,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $2,000 each to WSLR and Conservation Foundation; $1,500 each to Environmental Confederation of SW F and I Am Humanity Inc; and $1,000 each to Manasota 88 and Planned Parenthood of Southwest and. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $17,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jane B Grandbouche was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Jane Family Foundation is led by Jane B. Grandbouche, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane B. Grandbouche
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jane Family Foundation
How much does The Jane Family Foundation give each year?
The Jane Family Foundation gave $17K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 15 grants.
What is The Jane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jane Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jane Family Foundation give grants?
The Jane Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (24%) and District of Columbia (9%).
Does The Jane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Jane Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization" (10 grants).
How large is The Jane Family Foundation?
The Jane Family Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jane Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane Family 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 The Jane Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6061641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jane Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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