The Jahna Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jahna Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Wales, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,100 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $100,000. 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$280,100
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $290,300 the year before.
41% 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 | $290,300 | 28 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $280,100 | 22 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Jahna 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 The Jahna Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21 | $278,100 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Ridge Academy Victory Ridge Academy | Donation | $100,000 |
| Polk Education Foundation Polk Education Foundation | Donation | $30,000 |
| Isabelle Fernandez Isabelle Fernandez | Scholarship | $24,900 |
| Lucero Fernandez Lucero Fernandez | Scholarship | $24,900 |
| Warner University Warner University | Donation | $12,500 |
| Nyla Jade Saumier Nyla Jade Saumier | Scholarship | $11,250 |
| Advent Health Foundation Advent Health Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lake Wales Care Center Inc Lake Wales Care Center Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lake Wales High School Lake Wales High School | Charity | $10,000 |
| Roosevelt Academy Roosevelt Academy | Charity | $10,000 |
| Joni Taylor Joni Taylor | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| LW Arts Council Sandy's Music Girls LW Arts Council Sandy's Music Girls | Donation | $6,000 |
| Blossom Charitable Foundation Inc Blossom Charitable Foundation Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Family Literacy Foundation Family Literacy Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Lake Wales Police Athletic League Lake Wales Police Athletic League | Donation | $4,000 |
| Kidz Outdoor Inc Kidz Outdoors Inc | Donation | $2,000 |
| Lake Wales Highlander Booster Lake Wales Highlander Booster | Donations | $1,550 |
| Lake Wales Little League Lake Wales Little League | Donation | $1,500 |
| Central Florida Dreamplex Central Florida Dreamplex | Donation | $1,000 |
| LW Charter Schools - Hillcrest LW Charter Schools - Hillcrest | Donation | $1,000 |
| Polk County Youth Fair Inc Polk County Youth Fair Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Winter Haven Hospital Found Winter Haven Hospital Found | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- CB Myers III
- R Carl McCollum
- James A Jahna
- Marcus Jahna
- Caroline Jahna
- Rebekah J Johnson
- James A Jahna Jr
- Analisa J Novosel
- Chase Johnson
- Bretta Jahna
Questions people ask
Does The Jahna Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jahna Foundation Inc give?
$280,100 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs The Jahna Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists CB Myers III (Director), R Carl McCollum (Director), James A Jahna (Director) and Marcus Jahna (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Jahna Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.