William G Janis &
William G Janis & is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
William G Janis & at a glance
In short: William G Janis & gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $54,644
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William G Janis & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How William G Janis & gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 734% 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 $25K (2024) to $536K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Traverse City, MI | General | $25,000 |
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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 | $54,644 | $3,239 | $32,008 | $25,000 | 1 | $28,345 | — | $3,864 |
| 2024 | $83,413 | $100,918 | $29,249 | $25,000 | 1 | $27,088 | — | $1,048 |
| 2023 | $11,744 | $36,177 | $541,135 | $535,714 | 2 | $535,714 | $32,436 | $22,663 |
| 2022 | $516,702 | $306 | $292,620 | $285,714 | 1 | $287,535 | $10,968 | $39,379 |
| 2021 | $809,016 | $182,494 | $494,809 | $484,714 | 2 | $487,186 | $174,871 | $60,290 |
| 2020 | $1,121,331 | $66,181 | $508,020 | $496,414 | 5 | — | $57,098 | $80,012 |
| 2019 | $1,563,170 | $92,118 | $512,096 | $498,214 | 10 | — | $55,347 | $98,881 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G Janis & reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William G Janis & is led by William G. Janis, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William G. Janis
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne M. Janis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard K. Cikovic
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David M. Thoms (2019–2023) — Secretary & Director
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 William G Janis &
How much does William G Janis & give each year?
William G Janis & gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is William G Janis &?
William G Janis & reported $55K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does William G Janis & operate?
William G Janis & has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan.
What is William G Janis &'s EIN?
William G Janis &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3205406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
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