The Janky Foundation
The Janky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeville, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Janky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Janky Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $45,615
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Janky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Janky Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 177% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $12,500 |
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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 | $45,615 | $11,008 | $13,089 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 | $11,008 | $7,053 |
| 2023 | $47,696 | $10,076 | $11,014 | $10,500 | 2 | $10,500 | $10,076 | $6,093 |
| 2022 | $48,634 | $8,754 | $11,021 | $10,500 | 2 | $10,500 | $8,754 | $6,714 |
| 2021 | $50,901 | $9,923 | $10,997 | $10,500 | 2 | $10,500 | $9,923 | $7,003 |
| 2020 | $51,975 | $8,462 | $10,981 | $10,500 | 2 | — | $8,462 | $6,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Janky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Janky Foundation is led by Sarah Stowell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Stowell
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Stowell
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Janky
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Janky Foundation
How much does The Janky Foundation give each year?
The Janky Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is The Janky Foundation?
The Janky Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Janky Foundation operate?
The Janky Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Janky Foundation's EIN?
The Janky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1766420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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