The Jane Isakson Lea Foundation Jane Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 45-4050643 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$143K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$12,240
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
16% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels for Angels (Nordic Scholars) | Seattle, WA | Program for educating college age youth in nordic leadership | $75,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Seattle, WA | Programs that benefit children and families experiencing homelessness | $25,000 |
| Swedish Press | Orleans, CA | Publication of swedish press | $15,000 |
| Skandia Folkdance Society | Seattle, WA | Support nordic folk dancing in the northwest | $12,240 |
| Swedish Singers of Seattle | Seattle, WA | Support a swedish choral group. | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education | $4,000 |
| The Norwegian American | Minneapolis, MN | Support of the publication norwegian american | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,240 | 7 |
| 2023 | $44,610 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102159
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4050643
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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