Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $550,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$58.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 32 | $48.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 28 | $57.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 35 | $58.9 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth Bixby Janeway 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 Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $2.2 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $260,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $175,000 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Dangermond preserve endowment | $550,000 |
| Rancho Los Alamitos | Operations | $325,000 |
| Stand Together Trust | Operations - fbo fire, fbo schoolhouse world. Fbo the phoenix | $260,000 |
| Stanford University | Operations | $150,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center | Operations | $100,000 |
| Food Forward | Operations | $100,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Operation | $100,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Operations | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Greater Texas | Operations | $90,000 |
| Dallas World Affairs Council | Global young leaders | $85,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Operations | $80,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Operations | $75,000 |
| People Concern | Operations | $60,000 |
| Teach for America | Operations | $55,000 |
| Warfighter Made | Operations | $55,000 |
| Girls Who Invest | Operation | $50,000 |
| Moca | Environmental council | $50,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | Operations | $50,000 |
| Sound Like la | Operations | $50,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society | Parks-janeway carriage museum | $35,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Operations | $35,000 |
| Client Earth USA Inc | Operations | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Leadership Academy | Operations | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Music Center Foundation | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Operations | $30,000 |
| Cedar City Bike Works | Operations | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Operations | $25,000 |
| Make Youth Sports Great Again | Operations | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation | Janeway scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Santa Ynez Pirate Foundation | Operation | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Lagash archaeological project | $25,000 |
| Ice in Paradise | Operations | $15,000 |
| Community Partners FBO College Match | Operations | $10,000 |
| Craft Contemporary | Operations | $10,000 |
| New Harmony Fire Association | Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Ketterer
- Ryan Frisby
- Shari Leinwand
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Ketterer (President & Director), Ryan Frisby (Director) and Shari Leinwand (Cfo/Secretary/Director).
What does Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.