Jahn Foundation
Accepts applications
Jahn Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,745 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,850 and the largest $39,875. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,745
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,850
- Largest grant$39,875
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $92,705 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 | $92,705 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $83,745 | 14 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Evan Jahn 410 N Michigan Avenue Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 427-7300 |
| What to submit | Written applications including organization's name, address and exempt purpose. |
What Jahn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $82,245 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago City Day School | Support general operations | $39,875 |
| Aia Chicago | Support general operations | $10,500 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Support general operations | $9,250 |
| Landmarks Illinois | Support general operations | $6,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Facets Multi-Media | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | Support general operations | $4,500 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Support general operations | $1,200 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Support general operations | $500 |
| Fondation Le Corbusier | Support general operations | $500 |
| Ruth Page Center | Support general operations | $500 |
| The Society of Architectural Historians | Support general operations | $420 |
| Art Omi Inc | Support general operations | $250 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | Support general operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Evan Jahn
- Deborah Jahn
- Robert Danko
Questions people ask
Does Jahn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jahn Foundation give?
$83,745 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,850.
Who runs Jahn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Evan Jahn (President, Director), Deborah Jahn (Director) and Robert Danko (Treasurer, Secretary).
What does Jahn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.