The Clark-Janis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Clark-Janis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sonoma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $487,600 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$487,600
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $474,150 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $474,150 | 9 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $487,600 | 10 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
The Clark-Janis Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $287,600 |
| Virginia | 2 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Empire Foodbank | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia Inc | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Valley of the Moon Natural History Association | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $12,600 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Plein Air Foundation | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Dog Rescue | To support the recipient's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Clark Janis
- Amanda Janis Jones
- Susanna Adams Dellinger
Questions people ask
Does The Clark-Janis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Clark-Janis Family Foundation give?
$487,600 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Clark-Janis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Clark Janis (Director, President, Treas), Amanda Janis Jones (Director, VP, Secretary) and Susanna Adams Dellinger (Asst Secretary).