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Janes Trust Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Hemenway & Barnes Llp. It holds total assets of $66.1M. Annual income is reported at $5.9M. Total assets have grown from $8.2M in 2011 to $66.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire. According to available records, Janes Trust Foundation has made 129 grants totaling $11.2M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has decreased from $7.6M in 2022 to $3.6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M, with an average award of $87K. The foundation has supported 63 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, Ohio, New Hampshire, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$85K
Average Grant
$89K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 31 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.
Janes Trust Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 129 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, OH, NH.
Janes Trust Foundation has distributed a total of $11.2M across 129 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $87K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M.
Janes Trust Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Janes Trust Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy B Gardiner | TRUSTEE | $92K | $0 | $92K |
| Kurt F Somerville | TRUSTEE | $92K | $0 | $92K |
| Elizabeth Steele | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean B Stevenson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha S Robes | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$66.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$66.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
129
Total Giving
$11.2M
Average Grant
$87K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
63
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne FarmsCLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Shelburne, VT | $178K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteCLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR BLUE FUTURE | Rockland, ME | $150K | 2023 |
| Resist IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| University System Of New HampshireEXPANDING AND SUSTAINING THE UNH SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWS | Durham, NH | $125K | 2023 |
| Jag Productions CompanyJAG MUSICAL THEATRE LAB | White River Junction, VT | $125K | 2023 |
| Mote Marine LaboratoryNEXT GENERATION SCIENCE: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS PROGRAM | Sarasota, FL | $125K | 2023 |
| Vermont Natural Resources Council IncCOMMUNITY BASED, EQUITY-FOCUSED CLIMATE AND ENERGY WORK IN VERMONT. | Montpelier, VT | $125K | 2023 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust IncTHE CLIMATE CATALYST PROGRAM | New York, NY | $108K | 2023 |
| Howard CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| Lebanon Opera House Improvement CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lebanon, NH | $100K | 2023 |
| Positive Tracks IncA NEW WEB-BASED APPLICATION PLATFORM AND A NEW COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH MANAGER | Hanover, NH | $100K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalA STEELE LABS FELLOWSHIP | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean SciencesCLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH | East Boothbay, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Nami New Hampshire IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Concord, NH | $100K | 2023 |
| Clemmons Family FarmGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlotte, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law Foundation IncCLEAN WATER AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE ADVOCACY IN NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyFLORIDA CLIMATE ACTION AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROGRAM | Orlando, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Reproductive Equity Now FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Vital CommunitiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | White River Junction, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| Gulf Of Maine Research InstituteCONNECTING GULF OF MAINE COMMUNITIES TO THE SCIENCE OF COASTAL HAZARDS | Portland, ME | $85K | 2023 |
| Vermont Law School IncTHE CLIMATE JUSTICE PROJECT | South Royalton, VT | $80K | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Sustainable Energy AssociationOPERATING SUPPORT FOCUSED ON CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LOCAL ENERGY SUPPORT, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH | Concord, NH | $80K | 2023 |
| White Mountain Science IncOPERATING SUPPORT FOCUSED ON GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY | Littleton, NH | $75K | 2023 |
| Institute For Nonprofit PracticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund IncTHE DELTACLIMEVT CLIMATE & ENERGY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR | Montpelier, VT | $75K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Katahdin Woods And WatersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $75K | 2023 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Fund IncOPERATING SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE GRASSROOTS ACTION. | Newmarket, NH | $75K | 2023 |
| Theatre UpOPERATING SUPPORT FOCUSED ON STAFF EXPANSION IN ADVANCE OF COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN | Littleton, NH | $70K | 2023 |
| New Learning JourneyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Waitsfield, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Maine System IncADAPTIVE RESILIENCY TO CLIMATE CHANGE WITH WABANAKI COMMUNITIES | Orono, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Maine Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Wellsworth, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Upstream Usa IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Nami Maine IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hallowell, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Urban Farming Institute Of Boston Of Boston IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mattapan, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Women'S Information Service IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lebanon, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Black Heritage Trail Of New HampshireGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portsmouth, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Granite State Organizing ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Manchester, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Maine Environmental Education AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Brunswick, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Wabanaki Public Health And WellnessGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $45K | 2023 |
| Champlain Valley Office Of Economic OpportunityWARMTH PROGRAM | Burlington, VT | $30K | 2023 |
| Maine Initiatives IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Out MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rockland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Outright VermontGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| International Institute Of New England IncWELCOME, INTEGRATION, AND NATURALIZATION FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE REFUGEES | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lewiston, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Environmental Funders Network2023 EFN DUES | Portland, ME | $8K | 2023 |
| University Of New Hampshire FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundGRANT TO THE FIDELITY CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FUND | Cincinnati, OH | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern New EnglandGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Colchester, VT | $250K | 2022 |