Janelia Foundation
Historical FunderNew Haven, Vermont · EIN 54-1446162 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Betsy Taylor |
|---|---|
| Address | 1374 Pearson Road, New Haven VT 05472 |
| Phone | 2409884036 |
| betsy@betsytaylor.com | |
| Form and materials | A grant proposal of 5-10 written pages including a budget. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | Awards are granted to 501c3 organizations protecting the environment and advancing peace and human rights. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCA Philip Randolph Institute | Raleigh, NC | Grant to advance voter participation and voter protection in the state of North Carolina | $20,000 |
| Common Defense Education Fund | New York, NY | General support grant | $20,000 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | Grant to support human rights and legal representation of migrants seeking to gain asylum or citizenship within the United States. | $15,000 |
| NC Asian Americans Coming Together | Raleigh, NC | General support grant. | $15,000 |
| Friends Committee on National | Washington, DC | Grant for public educational efforts to advance a just and durable immigration policy reflective of longstanding American values. | $15,000 |
| Hope Border Institute | El Paso, TX | Grant to advance human rights and peaceful resolution of immigration-related conflict at the Mexico US border | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $114,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1446162
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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