Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $598,070 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$598,070
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $487,898 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $487,898 | 42 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $598,070 | 45 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 30 | $413,070 |
| Washington | 4 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iditarod Trail Committee | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| University of Alaska Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Cure Epilepsy | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Alaska Resource Education | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Seashare | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Alaska Aviation Museum Goose Projec | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Great Alaska Council Dining Hall Capital Campaign | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Uss Ted Stevens Commissioning Committee | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Engine 557 Restoration Company | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Ted Stevens Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Mobile Medics International | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Great Alaska Council Boy Scouts | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| The Last Frontier Honor Flight | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Providence Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Alaska Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| National Vietnam War Museum | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Cecseabee Historical Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chartitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Calista Eduction and Culture Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| National Rights to Work Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Central Washington University | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Bethel Search and Rescue | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Mushing Arch | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Pheasants Forever | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Beans Cafe Inc | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southcentral A | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Alaska | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Shoot for the Cure | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Alaska Search and Rescue Associatio | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Alaska Center for the Blind | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Museum of Flight Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Jansen
- Vicki Jansen
- Anna Deal
Questions people ask
Does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation give?
$598,070 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Jansen (President), Vicki Jansen (Vice Preside) and Anna Deal (Secretary).
What does Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.