God Only Knows Foundation
Preselected recipients only
God Only Knows Foundation is a private foundation in Cameron, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $583,500 the year before.
90% of its 2025 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 | $3.1 million | 15 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $583,500 | 1 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 10 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
God Only Knows Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $202,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Living | Charitable | $1.5 million |
| Wild at Heart | Charitable | $200,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Reasons to Believe | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Young Life | Charitable | $60,000 |
| La Mission | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Angel Tree Prison Fellowship | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cross the Line at Large | Charitable | $5,000 |
| City of la | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Janura
- Carol Anderson
- Scott Farquhar
Questions people ask
Does God Only Knows Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does God Only Knows Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs God Only Knows Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jan Janura (President/Bo), Carol Anderson (Secretary/Bo) and Scott Farquhar (Treasurer/Bo).