Janey Fund Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Janey Fund Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 103 | $13.1 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 89 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 95 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Janey Fund Charitable Trust 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 Janey Fund Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 66 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 24 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $13,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Services | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brandeis University - Possee | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Door | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Forestdale Center | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bottom Line | Unrestricted | $85,900 |
| Kite's Nest | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Summer Search | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Brandeis University - Latin American Studies | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Shake-A-Leg Miami | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tenacity Challenge | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Berklee City Music Program | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The News School for Social Research | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Impact Israel | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opportunity Network | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brandeis University - Trans Year Program | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Community Servings | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Exalt Youth | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Zakim Center | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newton | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $40,000 |
| Railroad Street Youth Project | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Family van | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Reel Works | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| More Than Words | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Stanton Home | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Youngheart Prison Project | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Communities for Restorative Justice | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Center for Justice Innovation Inc | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Rothenberg
- William J Buckley
- Ann Rothenberg
Questions people ask
Does Janey Fund Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janey Fund Charitable Trust give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Janey Fund Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward Rothenberg (Manager), William J Buckley (Trustee) and Ann Rothenberg (Trustee).
What does Janey Fund Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.