Janci Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janci Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$145,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$737
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $150,000 | 17 | $2,571 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 17 | $1,638 |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 18 | $737 |
How to apply
Janci 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 Janci Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 12 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ri Community Food Bank | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Lime Rock Baptist Church Food Pantry | Assistance to indigent families | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Crossroads of Rhode Island | Homeless services | $10,000 |
| Amos House | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center | Civic/educational | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Holiday Basket Program | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island SPCA | Provide shelter to homeless animals | $5,000 |
| Save the Chimps | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General assistance | $5,000 |
| United Way of Rhode Island | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General assistance | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island | Assistance to people with serious illness | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Assistance to indigent families | $2,500 |
| Paws New England | General assistance | $2,500 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | General assistance | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Weiss
- Nancy Freeman
- Ross Krajewski
Questions people ask
Does Janci Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janci Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Janci Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Weiss (Trustee), Nancy Freeman (Trustee) and Ross Krajewski (Trustee).
What does Janci Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and housing and homelessness.