Janelia Foundation
Accepts applications
Janelia Foundation is a private foundation in New Haven, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $114,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $114,000 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 6 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Betsy Taylor 1374 Pearson Road, New Haven, VT 05472 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (240) 988-4036, betsy@betsytaylor.com |
| What to submit | A grant proposal of 5-10 written pages including a budget. |
| Restrictions | Awards are granted to 501c3 organizations protecting the environment and advancing peace and human rights. |
What Janelia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCA Philip Randolph Institute | Grant to advance voter participation and voter protection in the state of North Carolina | $20,000 |
| Common Defense Education Fund | General support grant | $20,000 |
| Raices | Grant to support human rights and legal representation of migrants seeking to gain asylum or citizenship within the United States. | $15,000 |
| NC Asian Americans Coming Together | General support grant. | $15,000 |
| Friends Committee on National | Grant for public educational efforts to advance a just and durable immigration policy reflective of longstanding American values. | $15,000 |
| Hope Border Institute | Grant to advance human rights and peaceful resolution of immigration-related conflict at the Mexico US border | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Feingold
- Emira Woods
- Elizabeth Beavers
- John Qua
- Daniel Jasper
- Elizabeeth Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Janelia Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Janelia Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Janelia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine Feingold (Chair of Board), Emira Woods (Vice Chair of Board), Elizabeth Beavers (Secretary Treasurer) and John Qua (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Janelia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.