Janson Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 91-6251624

Foundation Overview

Based in Dallas, TX, Janson Foundation has awarded 220 grants totaling $877,422 to organizations in Washington, Iowa and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median award of $4,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$877,422
Total Assets
$2,696,865
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Decline
-26% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

6 of 21 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Washington

69% of grants are awarded in Washington, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Mount Vernon (44%), Seattle (22%), Spokane (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+15%

Stable funding levels with 15% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Janson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Anacortes Family Center $4,000 Anacortes, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Camp Korey $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
University Of Idaho $5,500 Moscow, ID, US Scholarships 2024
Foothills Christian School $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Children Of The Valley $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Dordt University $5,500 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarships 2024
Family Promise Of Skagit Valley $2,500 Sedro Woolley, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Washington Vocational $4,000 Everett, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Foster Hearts $3,000 Bellingham, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Arizona Christian University $5,500 Glendale, AZ, US Scholarships 2024
Whitworth University $6,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarships 2024
Skagit Valley Ymca $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Youthnet $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Skagit Council On Aging $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Skagit Valley Neighbors In Need $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Community Action Of Skagit County $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Program $4,000 Seattle, WA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Western Washington University $5,500 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarships 2024
George Fox University $5,500 Newberg, OR, US Scholarships 2024
Central Oregon Community College $6,000 Bend, OR, US Scholarships 2024
University Of Washington $10,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarships 2024
Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Program $7,000 Seattle, WA, US Support "Book Up Summer" 2023
Skagit Preschool Association $11,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Sparc Building Repairs 2023
Skagit Valley College $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Northwest University $4,600 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit $7,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Capital Support 2023
Second Chance Outreach $7,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Transport Van For Low 2023
Dordt University $5,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2023
University Of Washington $5,400 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
George Fox University $4,800 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2023
University Of Washington $5,300 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Camp Korey $11,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Ada Vehicles For Camper 2023
University Of Washington $4,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
University Of Washington $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Children Of The Valley $7,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Transport Van For Low 2023
Central Oregon Community College $5,200 Bend, OR, US Scholarship 2023
Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Program $7,000 Seattle, WA, US Support "Book Up Summer" 2023
Skagit Preschool Association $11,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Sparc Building Repairs 2023
Skagit Valley College $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Northwest University $4,600 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit $7,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Capital Support 2023
Second Chance Outreach $7,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Transport Van For Low 2023
Dordt University $5,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2023
University Of Washington $5,400 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
George Fox University $4,800 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2023
University Of Washington $5,300 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Camp Korey $11,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Ada Vehicles For Camper 2023
University Of Washington $4,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
University Of Washington $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2023
Children Of The Valley $7,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Transport Van For Low 2023
Central Oregon Community College $5,200 Bend, OR, US Scholarship 2023
Trinity Western University $5,000 Langley Township, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA Scholarship 2022
Skagit Preschool Association $2,800 Mount Vernon, WA, US Resource Center Children's 2022
Skagit Valley College $2,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Northwest University $4,000 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Mount Vernon Club Repairs 2022
Dordt University $3,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2022
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Whitworth University $3,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Skagit Gleaners $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Purchase New Grocery Carts 2022
Dordt University $3,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2022
George Fox University $3,000 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2022
University Of Washington $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Foothills Christian School $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Building Ventilation 2022
Camp Korey $8,250 Mount Vernon, WA, US Ada Vehicles For Camper 2022
Salvation Army $5,500 Anacortes, WA, US After School Revitilization 2022
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Colorado Mesa University $3,000 Grand Junction, CO, US Scholarship 2022
Liberty University $3,000 Lynchburg, VA, US Scholarship 2022
Evergreen Beauty College $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Children Of The Valley $3,700 Mount Vernon, WA, US Technology Upgrades & 2022
University Of Dallas $2,500 Irving, TX, US Scholarship 2022
Mount Vernon Library Foundation $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Support For Library Commons 2022
Skagit Islands Head Start & Eceap $4,750 Mount Vernon, WA, US Spot Vision Screener 2022
Central Oregon Community College $4,000 Bend, OR, US Scholarship 2022
Trinity Western University $5,000 Langley Township, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA Scholarship 2022
Skagit Preschool Association $2,800 Mount Vernon, WA, US Resource Center Children's 2022
Skagit Valley College $2,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Northwest University $4,000 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Mount Vernon Club Repairs 2022
Dordt University $3,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2022
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Whitworth University $3,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Skagit Gleaners $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Purchase New Grocery Carts 2022
Dordt University $3,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2022
George Fox University $3,000 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2022
University Of Washington $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Foothills Christian School $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Building Ventilation 2022
Camp Korey $8,250 Mount Vernon, WA, US Ada Vehicles For Camper 2022
Salvation Army $5,500 Anacortes, WA, US After School Revitilization 2022
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Colorado Mesa University $3,000 Grand Junction, CO, US Scholarship 2022
Liberty University $3,000 Lynchburg, VA, US Scholarship 2022
Evergreen Beauty College $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2022
Children Of The Valley $3,700 Mount Vernon, WA, US Technology Upgrades & 2022
University Of Dallas $2,500 Irving, TX, US Scholarship 2022
Mount Vernon Library Foundation $5,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Support For Library Commons 2022
Skagit Islands Head Start & Eceap $4,750 Mount Vernon, WA, US Spot Vision Screener 2022
Central Oregon Community College $4,000 Bend, OR, US Scholarship 2022
Trinity Western University $5,000 Langley Twp, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA Scholarship 2021
Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Program $7,000 Seattle, WA, US Support "book Up Summer" 2021
Youthnet $11,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Facility Upgrades 2021
Skagit Valley College $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Skagit Valley Ymca $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Support For Oasis Teen 2021
Northwest University $4,000 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Mount Vernon Club Repairs 2021
Second Chance Outreach $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Upgrades For "hope For 2021
Dordt University $4,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2021
George Fox University $3,000 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2021
Skagit Valley College $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Whitworth University $3,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Dordt University $3,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Dordt University $5,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2021
University Of Hawaii At Manoa $4,000 Honolulu, HI, US Scholarship 2021
Salvation Army Nw Division $5,000 Honolulu, HI, US Purchase Reach-in 2021
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Fiddlehead Montessori $5,000 Anacortes, WA, US Support For Montessori 2021
Family Promise Of Skagit Valley $5,000 Sedro Woolley, WA, US Shelter & Office Renovation 2021
Colorado Mesa University $3,000 Grand Junction, CO, US Scholarship 2021
University Of Arizona $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarship 2021
Liberty University $3,000 Lynchburg, VA, US Scholarship 2021
Trinity Western University $5,000 Langley Twp, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA Scholarship 2021
Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Program $7,000 Seattle, WA, US Support "Book Up Summer" 2021
Youthnet $11,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Facility Upgrades 2021
Skagit Valley College $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Skagit Valley Ymca $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Support For Oasis Teen 2021
Northwest University $4,000 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Mount Vernon Club Repairs 2021
Second Chance Outreach $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Upgrades For "Hope For 2021
Dordt University $4,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2021
George Fox University $3,000 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2021
Skagit Valley College $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Whitworth University $3,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Dordt University $3,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Dordt University $5,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2021
University Of Hawaii At Manoa $4,000 Honolulu, HI, US Scholarship 2021
Salvation Army Nw Division $5,000 Honolulu, HI, US Purchase Reach-in 2021
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2021
Fiddlehead Montessori $5,000 Anacortes, WA, US Support For Montessori 2021
Family Promise Of Skagit Valley $5,000 Sedro Woolley, WA, US Shelter & Office Renovation 2021
Colorado Mesa University $3,000 Grand Junction, CO, US Scholarship 2021
University Of Arizona $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarship 2021
Liberty University $3,000 Lynchburg, VA, US Scholarship 2021
Trinity Western University $2,500 Langley Twp, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA Scholarship 2020
Montana State University $3,100 Bozeman, MT, US Scholarship 2020
Skagit Valley College Foundation $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Burlington Center Expansion 2020
Northwest University $2,100 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Skagit Valley College $3,100 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2020
University Of Washington $2,100 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Washington State University $1,500 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Washington State University $1,500 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Washington State University $3,100 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Washington State University $1,500 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Western Washington University $2,100 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Whitworth University $2,100 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Whitworth University $3,100 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Whitworth University $3,100 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Skagit Gleaners $9,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Purchase New Liftgate Truck 2020
Anacortes Family Center $6,000 Anacortes, WA, US Tankless Water Heater For 2020
Dordt University $2,100 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Dordt University $2,500 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2020
University Of Washington $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Foothills Christian School $5,622 Mount Vernon, WA, US Capital Campaign For 2020
Camp Korey $6,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Replace Fire Hydrant 2020
University Of Washington $1,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
University Of Washington $3,100 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
University Of Washington $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Salvation Army Nw Division $3,000 Honolulu, HI, US Upgrade For Security 2020
Skagit County Community Action $15,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Purchase Transport Van For 2020
Whitman College $1,000 Walla Walla, WA, US Scholarship 2020
Western Oregon $2,500 Monmouth, OR, US Scholarship 2020
Hawaii Pacific $1,000 Honolulu, HI, US Scholarship 2020
Bellingham Technical College $1,500 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarship 2020
University Of Washington $1,500 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
University Of Washington $2,100 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2020
California Polytechnic State University $1,200 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Point Loma Nazarene University $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Trinity Western University $1,000 Langley Twp, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA Scholarship 2019
Pomona College $1,500 Claremont, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Montana State University $1,500 Bozeman, MT, US Scholarship 2019
Skagit Preschool Association $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Resource Center Children's 2019
Skagit Valley College Foundation $5,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Burlington Center Expansion 2019
Skagit Valley Ymca $4,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Support For Oasis Teen 2019
Northwest University $1,000 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Family Promise Of Skagit Valley $5,000 Sedrowoolley, WA, US Technology Upgrades 2019
Northwest University $1,500 Kirkland, WA, US Scholarship 2019
California Baptist University $1,000 Riverside, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Cedarville University $1,500 Cedarville, OH, US Scholarship 2019
Central Washington University $1,000 Ellensburg, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Dordt University $1,500 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2019
George Fox University $1,000 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2019
Skagit Valley College $1,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2019
University Of Washington $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Washington State University $1,000 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Washington State University $1,500 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Washington State University $1,200 Pullman, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Western Washington University $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Western Washington University $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Whitworth University $1,500 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Whitworth University $1,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Whitworth University $1,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Whitworth University $1,000 Spokane, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Skagit Gleaners $8,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Purchase New Box Truck 2019
Helping Hands Food Bank $8,000 Sedro Woolley, WA, US Helping Hands Solution 2019
Dordt University $1,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2019
George Fox University $1,200 Newberg, OR, US Scholarship 2019
Dordt University $1,200 Sioux Center, IA, US Scholarship 2019
University Of Washington $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Western Washington University $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Skagit Valley College $1,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Skagit Valley College $1,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Camp Korey $10,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted General 2019
Skagit Valley College $1,500 Mount Vernon, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Eastern Washington University $1,500 Cheney, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Eastern Washington University $1,000 Cheney, WA, US Scholarship 2019
University Of Washington $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2019
University Of Washington $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2019
University Of Washington $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Scholarship 2019
Southern Utah University $1,200 Cedar City, UT, US Scholarship 2019
University Of Idaho $1,000 Moscow, ID, US Scholarship 2019

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Contact Information

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EIN 91-6251624
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 653067 Dallas, TX 75265-3067

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Janson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Bank Of America N A
Grant Board Mbr Ted Carney
Grant Board Mbr Herb Geeslin
Scholarship Committee Member Diederik Bron Chairman
Scholarship Committee Member Mary Bron

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.