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Jana Fund is a private trust based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Nancy C Berrang. It holds total assets of $159K. Annual income is reported at $111K. Total assets have decreased from $246K in 2011 to $173K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and New York. According to available records, Jana Fund has made 190 grants totaling $409K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $96K and $210K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $210K distributed across 98 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $20K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 49 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jana Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 190 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, PA, MA.
Jana Fund has distributed a total of $409K across 190 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $20K.
Jana Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jana Fund is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Campbell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Campbell Berrang | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean F Campbell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$108K
Total Assets
$173K
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$173K
Grants Paid
$96K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$107K
Distribution Amount
$58K
Total Grants
190
Total Giving
$409K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
65
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better ChanceEDUCATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| 317 MainARTS | Yarmouth, ME | $14K | 2023 |
| Milestone FoundationSERVICE | Portland, ME | $11K | 2023 |
| Germantown Friends SchoolEDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Mount Holyoke CollegeEDUCATION | South Hadley, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Community Fund For St Vincent &SERVICE | Hebron, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Prosperity MaineSERVICE | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe PassageSERVICE | New Gloucester, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Preble Street Resource CenterSERVICE | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of NneHEALTH | Portland, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersSERVICE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater PortlandSERVICE | Portland, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| The Collaborative SchoolEDUCATION | New Gloucester, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Morristown Beard SchoolEDUCATION | Morristown, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssocENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Ilap MaineSERVICE | Portland, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Jobs For Maine GraduatesEDUCATION | Augusta, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Maine AudubonENVIRONMENT | Falmouth, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Maine PublicEDUCATION | Lewiston, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Maine NeedsSERVICE | Portland, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| My Place Teen CenterSERVICE | Westbrook, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Council Of MaineENVIRONMENT | Augusta, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Goodwill Of NneSERVICE | Gorham, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Falmouth Land TrustENVIRONMENT | Falmouth, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of SchuylkillSERVICE | Pottsville, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| WetaARTS | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Falmouth Memorial LibraryEDUCATION | Falmouth, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Big Heart FoundationHEALTH | Clifton, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Of MaineSERVICE | Auburn, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Partners For World HealthHEALTH | Portland, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Center For Grieving ChildrenSERVICE | Portland, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| Florence ProjectSERVICE | Phoenix, AZ | $500 | 2023 |
| Portland TrailsENVIRONMENT | Portland, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustENVIRONMENT | Topsham, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public LandENVIRONMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of MaineENVIRONMENT | Portland, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| Apex Youth ConnectionSERVICE | Biddeford, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| Portland Gear HubSERVICE | Portland, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| One Longfellow SquareARTS | Portland, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| Lafayette CollegeEDUCATION | Easton, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| Street SpiritSERVICE | San Francisco, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Mary'S PlaceSERVICE | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2023 |
| Front And CenteredSERVICE | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2023 |
| Holla MentorsSERVICE | Portland, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubENVIRONMENT | Boston, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| The Binghampton FundSERVICE | Binghamption, NY | $250 | 2023 |