Henry Janssen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry Janssen Foundation is a private foundation in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $792,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$792,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $707,500 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $707,500 | 49 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $792,000 | 47 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
Henry Janssen 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.
What Henry Janssen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $729,500 |
| Maine | 4 | $35,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Public Museum Foundation | Joint funders campaign | $200,000 |
| United Way of Berks County | General purpose contribution | $75,000 |
| Goggleworks Center for the Arts | General operations/consultant finl | $50,000 |
| Helping Harvest | New community kitchen | $50,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | Spotlight pa berks project | $50,000 |
| Alvernia University | Reading collegiate scholars | $20,000 |
| Conrad Weiser Community Pool | Capital improvements | $20,000 |
| Berks History Center | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Reading Public Museum | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Reading Symphony Orchestra | General purpose contribution | $12,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Albright College | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| BCTV Organization | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Berks Nature | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Colby College | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Connections Work | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Assn | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Heidelberg Cemetery Co Inc | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Helping Harvest | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Literacy Council Reading Berks | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Opportunity House | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Safe Berks | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Smith College | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Western Pa School for the Deaf | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | 5th qtr program | $8,000 |
| Yocum Institute for Arts Education | General purpose contribution | $8,000 |
| Reading Musical Foundation | General purpose contribution | $7,500 |
| Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County | General purpose contribution | $7,000 |
| Belgrade Lakes Assn Milfoil Control | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| Berks Free Medical Clinic | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| Fdn Reading Area Community College | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Robesonia Furnace | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| New Journey Community Outreach | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| Old Dry Road Farm | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| Pro Berco | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| Robesonia Community Library | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elsa M Hoppman
- Nancy M Wissinger
- Jane M Rohrbach
Questions people ask
Does Henry Janssen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry Janssen Foundation give?
$792,000 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henry Janssen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elsa M Hoppman (President), Nancy M Wissinger (Vp/Treasurer) and Jane M Rohrbach (Secretary).
What does Henry Janssen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.