SL Jan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SL Jan Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,388 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,388
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,283 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $259 | 1 | $159,029 |
| 2024 | $2,283 | 6 | $665,366 |
| 2025 | $6,388 | 17 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
SL Jan 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 SL Jan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $3,876 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $262 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jane Goodall Institute | To understand and protect chimpanzees and their habitats, while empowering individuals of all ages to take action to improve the environment for all living things. | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. | $1,000 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $895 |
| Orphan Kitten Club | To change the world for kittens | $553 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | To end hunger in our community. | $518 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | To save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. | $500 |
| Individual | To inspire conservation of the ocean. | $500 |
| NutritionFactsorg | To improve public health by providing the latest in evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine research in an accessible format to enable individuals to make informed dietary and lifestyle choices. | $262 |
| American Horticultural Society | To inspire a culture of gardening and horticultural practices that creates and sustains healthy, beautiful communities and a livable planet. | $250 |
| Filoli | To connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories. | $249 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $122 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $117 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $108 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $101 |
| Individual | $72 | |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $71 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | To provide lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Lets save lives together! | $70 |
Officers and trustees
- Stanley Jan
- Lillian Chiu
Questions people ask
Does SL Jan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SL Jan Foundation give?
$6,388 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs SL Jan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stanley Jan (Ceo) and Lillian Chiu (Cfo).
What does SL Jan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and food and hunger.