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 $13K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $886.667), mostly in Florida. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,300
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $887
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $120,631
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% 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 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
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WSLR ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (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 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jane Family Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $571; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $11K (2023) to $14K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WSLR Sarasota, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Conservation Foundation Osprey, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Enivronmental Confederation of SW F Englewood, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $1,500 |
| I Am Humanity Inc Washington, DC | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $1,500 |
| Manasota 88 Nokomis, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Sarasota, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Sarasota, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $500 |
| Celdv Church Inc Clewiston, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $500 |
| Syda Foundation Hurleyville, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $500 |
| Syda Saratosa Sarasota, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $500 |
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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 | $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 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — 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.
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 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane B. Grandbouche
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Jane Family Foundation
How much does The Jane Family Foundation give each year?
The Jane Family Foundation gave $13K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 10 grants.
What is The Jane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jane Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $887, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jane Family Foundation that year got $571 on average.
Where does The Jane Family Foundation give grants?
The Jane Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Jane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Jane Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization" (15 grants).
Who are The Jane Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jane Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WSLR ($2,000), Conservation Foundation ($2,000) and Enivronmental Confederation of SW F ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jane Family Foundation?
The Jane Family Foundation reported $121K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 2020–2024.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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