Rodney B Janes Memorial Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 16-6183755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$106K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$6,989
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,989 and $7,499.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Monroe County Nysarc | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| Mary Cariola Children's Center | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| National Multiple Schlerosis Society Upstate NY Chapter | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| Rochester School for the Deaf | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| Cancer Action Inc | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| Association for the Blind and Goodwill Industries of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General | $7,499 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General | $6,989 |
| Episcopal Church Home Foundation | Rochester, NY | General | $6,989 |
| American Red Cross Rochester NY Chapter | Rochester, NY | General | $6,989 |
| Hillside Children's Center | Rochester, NY | General | $6,989 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | General | $6,989 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | General | $6,989 |
| Carmelite Monastery | Pittsford, NY | General | $6,989 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Rochester, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Rochester Fire Department | Rochester, NY | General | $500 |
| Rochester Police Department | Rochester, NY | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,416 | 17 |
| 2024 | $91,506 | 17 |
| 2023 | $100,473 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349103629
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6183755
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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