Janower Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janower Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $222,004 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$222,004
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,575 the year before.
70% 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 | $209,330 | 29 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $116,575 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $222,004 | 41 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Janower Family Private 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 Janower Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $126,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $22,780 |
| Maryland | 4 | $11,350 |
| New York | 4 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines University Des Moines Universtiy | Provide scholarship medical school | $25,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers Sweet Dream Makers | Provide beds for children | $22,500 |
| Gigis Playhouse Gigis Playhouse | Assist indiv. With downs syndrome | $22,280 |
| Boca West Childrens Foundation Boca West Childrens Foundation | Assist local families in need | $17,500 |
| Florence Fuller Center Florence Fuller Center | Support childrens education | $15,000 |
| Woodfield Community Foundation Woodfield Community Foundation | Support local children & education | $14,000 |
| Temple Shir Shalom Temple Shir Shalom | Support religious education | $10,000 |
| Viner Scholar Foundation Viner Scholar Foundation | Education scholarships | $10,000 |
| Sos Childrens Village Sos Childrens Village | Support for children in foster care | $10,000 |
| Jafco Jafco | Special needs children & families | $10,000 |
| Place of Hope Place of Hope | Childrens programs & support | $10,000 |
| The Wick Theater the Wick Theater | Support local arts | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Support veterans & families | $5,000 |
| Carson Scholars Foundation Carson Scholars Foundation | Education scholarships | $5,000 |
| Seven Locks Jewish Community Seven Locks Jewish Community | Support jewish education | $3,600 |
| Operation Smile Operation Smile | Childrens healthcare | $3,000 |
| Jnf-Keren Kayemeth Leisrael Jnf-Keren Kayemeth Leisrael | Jewish education | $3,000 |
| Penn Mass Challenge Penn Mass Challenge | Pediatric brian tumor research | $2,500 |
| Jarc Jarc | Support special needs adults | $2,500 |
| Mazon Mazon | Support services for hunger | $2,500 |
| Gaithersburg Help Gaithersburg Help | Supply basic needs assistance | $2,500 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue Tri Countu Animal Rescue | Support local animal shelter | $2,000 |
| Rosemont Center Rosemont Center | Early childhood education | $2,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Brain tumor research | $2,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Theater Festival Contemporary Arts Theater Festival | Support arts & culture | $2,000 |
| Friends of Idf Frinds of Idf | Support israeli soldiers | $1,500 |
| American Cornestone Ins American Cornerstone Ins | General education support | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Police Foundation Boca Raton Police Foundation | Support local law enforcement | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Healthcare education | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation South Palm Beach Jewish Federation South Palm Beach | Provide humanitarian assistance | $1,000 |
| The Pap Corps the Pap Corps | Support cancer research | $1,000 |
| Jordan L Kronen Charitable Fund Jordan L Kronen Charitable Fund | Assist children in need | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Police Foundation Boca Raton Police Foundation | Support local law enforcement | $1,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Boca Helping Hands | Local food bank | $1,000 |
| Some Inc Some Inc | Food bank | $1,000 |
| Lynn University Lynn University | Provide educational support | $500 |
| Quiet Waters PTA Quiet Waters PTA | Children's playarea | $500 |
| Hatzalah Hatzalah | Provide emergency services | $500 |
| Musical Instrument Museum Musical Instrument Museum | Music education | $500 |
| Junior Council Junior Council | Support pediatric healthcare | $374 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Janower
- Todd Janower
- Alyse Steinborn
- Jeffrey Janower
Questions people ask
Does Janower Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janower Family Private Foundation give?
$222,004 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Janower Family Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Janower (Trustee), Todd Janower (Trustee), Alyse Steinborn (Trustee) and Jeffrey Janower (Trustee).
What does Janower Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.