The Jana Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Jana Fund is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,650 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$98,650
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $110,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $96,000 | 46 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 43 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $98,650 | 39 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Jana 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 The Jana Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 20 | $63,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 4 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 3 | $750 |
| Washington | 2 | $600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Passage | Service | $14,000 |
| Preble Street Resource Center | Service | $11,000 |
| Germantown Friends School | Education | $7,500 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Education | $7,500 |
| Community Fund for St Vincent & | Service | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Service | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Nne | Health | $5,000 |
| 317 Main | Arts | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Service | $4,000 |
| Ilap Maine | Service | $3,000 |
| Partners for World Health | Health | $3,000 |
| The Collaborative School | Education | $2,500 |
| Maine Needs | Service | $2,500 |
| Women United Around the World | Service | $2,500 |
| Weta | Arts | $2,000 |
| Falmouth Memorial Library | Education | $1,500 |
| My Place Teen Center | Service | $1,500 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Environment | $1,500 |
| A Better Chance | Education | $1,000 |
| Falmouth Land Trust | Environment | $1,000 |
| Maine Audubon | Environment | $1,000 |
| Milestone Foundation | Service | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Portland | Service | $1,000 |
| United Way of Schuylkill | Service | $1,000 |
| Goodwill of Nne | Service | $1,000 |
| Educate the Children - Nepal | Service | $1,000 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Maine | Service | $600 |
| Portland Gear Hub | Service | $600 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Environment | $600 |
| Florence Project | Service | $500 |
| Jobs for Maine Graduates | Education | $500 |
| The Binghampton Fund | Service | $500 |
| Lafayette College | Education | $500 |
| Pacific Refugeee Support Group | Service | $500 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Service | $350 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Environment | $250 |
| Voices of Witness | Services | $250 |
| Street Spirit | Service | $250 |
| Mary's Place | Service | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Campbell
- Nancy Campbell Berrang
- Jean F Campbell
Questions people ask
Does The Jana Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jana Fund give?
$98,650 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jana Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Campbell (Trustee), Nancy Campbell Berrang (Trustee) and Jean F Campbell (Trustee).
What does The Jana Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.