Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,416 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,989 and the largest $7,499. 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$106,416
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$6,989
- Largest grant$7,499
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,506 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,473 | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $91,506 | 17 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $106,416 | 17 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund 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 Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $99,427 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,989 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arc Monroe County Nysarc | General | $7,499 |
| Mary Cariola Children's Center | General | $7,499 |
| National Multiple Schlerosis Society Upstate Ny Chapter | General | $7,499 |
| Rochester School for the Deaf | General | $7,499 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area | General | $7,499 |
| Cancer Action Inc | General | $7,499 |
| Association for the Blind and Goodwill Industries of Rochester | General | $7,499 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General | $6,989 |
| Episcopal Church Home Foundation | General | $6,989 |
| American Red Cross Rochester Ny Chapter | General | $6,989 |
| Hillside Children's Center | General | $6,989 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | General | $6,989 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $6,989 |
| Carmelite Monastery | General | $6,989 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Rochester Fire Department | General | $500 |
| Rochester Police Department | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund give?
$106,416 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,989.
Who runs Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, disability and youth programs.