The Janice Gardner Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1603464 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $34,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BARBARA ILLIES |
|---|---|
| Address | 7995 AFTON ROAD APT 109, WOODBURY MN 55125 |
| Phone | 6128658158 |
| JBFL@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND PROOF OF 501(C)3 STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | ANY QUALIFIED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION MAY APPLY. |
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
13% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Interfaith Center | Mankato, MN | General operations | $250,000 |
| Jack's Caregiver Coalition | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $75,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith | Saint Paul, MN | General operations | $54,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | Wynnewood, PA | General operations | $50,000 |
| Barren Heights | Louisville, KY | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cando Canines | New Hope, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Waycross Evangelical Church | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Wingspan Life Resources | St Paul, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Youth Farm | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Canvas Health | Oakdale, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Hunger Solutions Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operations | $40,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $40,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | General operating | $40,000 |
| Every Third Saturday | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans | St Paul, MN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $34,000 |
| Giving Voice Initiative | Edina, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Camp Odayin | Oakdale, MN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ryan Mathis Foundation | Fridley, MN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Buckhorn Children's Foundation Inc | Nuckhorn, KY | General operating | $14,000 |
| Little Kitchen Food Shelf | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $2,430 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,144,430 | 23 |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501349349105245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1603464
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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