Jahns Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3934222 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$150
Total assets$661K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Education | $8,000 |
| Driftless Area Land Conservancy | Dodgeville, WI | Conservation | $5,500 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | San Fransico, CA | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | Chicago, IL | Arts | $1,500 |
| Caxton Club | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Reef Residence | Fairfax, VA | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Wisonsin Public Radio | Madison, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| Sauk Prairie Conservative | Baraboo, WI | Conservation | $600 |
| American Players Theatre | Spring Green, WI | Arts | $500 |
| Second Harvest | Madison, WI | Welfare | $300 |
| Chicago Symphony | Chicago, IL | Arts | $250 |
| Community Conservation | Viroqua, WI | Conservation | $250 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Education | $205 |
| Community Food Panry | Spring Green, WI | Welfare | $200 |
| Badger History Group | Praire Du Sac, WI | Conservation | $150 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | Education | $150 |
| Prairie Enthusiasts | Viroqua, WI | Conservation | $150 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Welfare | $100 |
| Care for Real | Chicago, IL | Welfare | $100 |
| Coalition Health Center | Chicago, IL | Health | $100 |
| Hppf | Chicago, IL | Conservation | $100 |
| International Crana | Baraboo, WI | Conservation | $100 |
| Natural Resources | Madison, WI | Conservation | $100 |
| Orion Society | Great Barrington, MA | Conservation | $100 |
| Photo Midwest | Madison, WI | Arts | $100 |
| Remy Bumppo Theatre | Chicago, IL | Arts | $100 |
| Shake Rag Alley | Mineral Point, WI | Arts | $100 |
| River Valley Arts | Spring Green, WI | Arts | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,830 | 28 |
| 2024 | $10,200 | 25 |
| 2023 | $19,750 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641739349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3934222
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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