JNF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JNF Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $490,731 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$490,731
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,866 the year before.
43% 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 | $227,602 | 18 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $350,866 | 30 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $490,731 | 29 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
JNF 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 JNF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 26 | $474,231 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charley's Angels Foundation | General Charitable | $60,000 |
| Africa is Life Changing | General Charitable | $40,000 |
| USARA (Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness) | General Charitable | $40,000 |
| First Step House | General Charitable | $40,000 |
| Raise the Future | General Charitable | $35,000 |
| My Story Matters | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| School of Addiction Recovery | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Healing Sciences Foundation | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Soap 2 Hope | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Pillows for PRisioners | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wasatch Gardens | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Carden Memorial Foundation | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Richard W Erickson Foundation | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Volunteers of America | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Road Home | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lionheart Gift Foundation | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Other Side Academy | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fit to Recover | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heroes Defense | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation Inc | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children Hospital | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Clementine Ranch Foundation | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ruff Haven | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| United Search Corp | General Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Ability Foundation | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Raise the Future | General Charitable | $731 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Warburton
- Kaira Bennee
- Cameron Bennee
- Kelly Bennee
Questions people ask
Does JNF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JNF Foundation give?
$490,731 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs JNF Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Warburton (Director), Kaira Bennee (Director), Cameron Bennee (Director) and Kelly Bennee (Director).
What does JNF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.