The Janus Henderson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Janus Henderson Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 336 grants; the typical grant was $278 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants336
- Typical grant$278
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
64% 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 | $1.2 million | 319 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 336 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $527,263 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 145 | $313,016 |
| Illinois | 13 | $311,336 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $55,534 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $53,939 |
| California | 19 | $33,498 |
| New York | 36 | $20,519 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,500 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $15,500 |
| Georgia | 7 | $10,470 |
| Florida | 8 | $7,063 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Project | Grants | $300,000 |
| Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) | Grants | $239,387 |
| Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) | JH Charity Challenge | $147,880 |
| Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) | Give As You Earn (GAYE) | $115,940 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | Grants | $77,500 |
| Givinga Foundation | Matching Gifts | $51,569 |
| Rock the Street Wall Street | Grants | $50,000 |
| Food for Thought Denver | JH Charity Challenge | $45,100 |
| Young Americans Center for Financial Education | Sponsorship | $45,100 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Grants | $37,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-CO | JH Charity Challenge | $15,100 |
| Chapter One | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Caf | Matching Gifts | $8,817 |
| American Cancer Society | Matching Gifts | $7,476 |
| Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) | Donations for Doers | $6,895 |
| Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) | Matching Gifts | $6,257 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation | Matching Gifts | $5,000 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | Matching Gifts | $4,500 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry | Donations for Doers | $3,900 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Matching Gifts | $3,611 |
| There With Care | Miscellaneous | $3,120 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Matching Gifts | $3,115 |
| Musana Community Development Org | Matching Gifts | $2,900 |
| National MS Society | Matching Gifts | $2,860 |
| River Communications Inc | Miscellaneous | $2,780 |
| Greenwood Elementry School PTCO | Matching Gifts | $2,538 |
| Campanile Foundation | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Chi Psi Educational Trust | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| College Foundation of the Unv of Virginia | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Denver Waldorf School Assn | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| GiveWell | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Kentfield Schools Foundation | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Ohio Youth Rugby Association | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Olive Crest | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
| Pioneers | Matching Gifts | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Clarke-Pearson
- Demesha Hill
- John Negri
- Angeline Belardinelli
- Sarah de Lagarde
- Addison Maier
- Michelin Sharp
- Claire Fenech
- Steve Saba
- Feyi Osinuga
- Rene Garcia
- Megan Podzorov
- Nick Cherney
- Amber-Lee Kristensen
- Ferhana Jameel
Questions people ask
Does The Janus Henderson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Janus Henderson Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 336 grants, with a typical grant of $278.
Who runs The Janus Henderson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Clarke-Pearson (Secretary), Demesha Hill (President), John Negri (Director) and Angeline Belardinelli (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Janus Henderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.