The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation
The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wayzata, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $61K.
The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $913K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,826,401
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $913,201
- Median grant
- $913,201
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($1.8M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Program Support | $1,378,848 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Program Support | $447,553 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $72,938 | $1,844,977 | $1,826,401 | 2 | $60,536 | $44,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation is led by Janice Sarah Hope, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Janice Sarah Hope
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Schonwetter
Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Janice Sarah Hope Foundation
How much does The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation give each year?
The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation operate?
The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
How much is The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation's EIN?
The Janice Sarah Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0441315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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