Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $235,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$235,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $0 | 0 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $164,000 | 11 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $235,000 | 10 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope | To ensure a future free of burdens for cancer patients. | $50,000 |
| Mounts Botanical Gardens of | Horticultural education and preservation | $50,000 |
| National Wildlife Refuge System | Conserve america's wildlife heritage for future generations through strategic programs that protect, promote, and enhance the national wildlife refuge system and the landscapes beyond it boundaries | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc | Theater ande education | $25,000 |
| Kravis Center | The kravis center for the performing arts provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Research hospital | $10,000 |
| Rescue Life | Focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing a permanent home for neglected or abandoned animals, including horses and farm animals | $10,000 |
| Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches | Expose and educate its members and the public to great choral masterpieces from all nationalities, styles, and periods. | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach Foundation | To benefit residents in and around palm beach county, florida, by promoting their health, education, and welfare | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services, advocate for public policies that protect reproductive rights, and deliver accurate sexual health information. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca G Doane
- Randall C Doane
- H Bryan Doane
Questions people ask
Does Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$235,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca G Doane (Director), Randall C Doane (Co-Director) and H Bryan Doane (Co-Director).
What does Janice Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.