The Jaunich Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jaunich Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $19,707 and the largest $814,571. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$19,707
- Largest grant$814,571
- Assets$0
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $289,414 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $289,414 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
The Jaunich 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.
What The Jaunich Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.3 million |
| California | 9 | $279,414 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | General budget | $814,571 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Funding charitable activitiesdonation of stocks on september 12, 2024distributions of property valued at fair market value at date of distribution:2,205 shs ishares msci japan etf (ewj) valued at $153,837.1,227 shs ishares 1-3 year treasury bond etf (shy) valued at $101,839.5,719 shs global x us infrastructure development etf (pave) valued at $216,965.method for determining book value: cost basis of securitiesmethod for determining fair market value: high and low average on date of distribution | $472,641 |
| Boston University Wheelock College of Education | General budget | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | General budget | $100,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | General budget | $75,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | General budget | $25,000 |
| The Living Desert | General budget | $25,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General budget | $20,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General budget | $19,414 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | General budget | $15,000 |
| Charles Armstrong School | General budget | $12,500 |
| Youth on Course | General budget | $10,000 |
| Burlingame High School Parent Group | General budget | $7,500 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | General budget | $5,000 |
| Overland Summers Foundation | General budget | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General budget | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Jaunich II
- Kathleen Magee Jaunich
Questions people ask
Does The Jaunich Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jaunich Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $19,707.
Who runs The Jaunich Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Jaunich II (President/Treasurer) and Kathleen Magee Jaunich (Vice President/Secretary).
What does The Jaunich Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.