Liana Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Liana Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $221,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$221,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$79.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
53% 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 | $106,000 | 12 | $45.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $51.5 million |
| 2025 | $221,000 | 17 | $79.4 million |
How to apply
Liana Foundation Inc 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 Liana Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refugees International | Charitable donation-general | $50,000 |
| Poets & Writers | Charitable donation-general | $35,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Charitable donation-general | $25,000 |
| Community Fdn of Jackson Hole | Charitable donation-general | $20,000 |
| National Book Foundation | Charitable donation-general | $15,000 |
| Academy of American Poets | Charitable donation-general | $10,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages | Charitable donation-general | $10,000 |
| Gramercy Park Block Assn | Charitable donation-general | $10,000 |
| Ri Communtiy Food Bank | Charitable donation-general | $10,000 |
| Cavan Kerry Press | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| Graywolf Press | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| Life Camp | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| Mory's Preservation Inc | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| New Haven Reads | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| Holy Land Christians Society | Charitable donation-general | $5,000 |
| The Tun Legacy Foundation | Charitable donation-general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Jackson
- Susan G Jackson
- Donald M Jackson
- Kimberly Jackson
- Alexandra Jackson
- Jennifer Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Liana Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Liana Foundation Inc give?
$221,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Liana Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Jackson (Chairman), Susan G Jackson (President), Donald M Jackson (Trustee) and Kimberly Jackson (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Liana Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.