The Walter and Lalita Janke Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyVero Beach, Florida · EIN 65-6467846 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$263K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,342.
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
44% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $104,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $28,000 |
| Unity Church of Vero Beach | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $15,000 |
| University of Florida College of Me | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $15,000 |
| Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beac | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $12,932 |
| Sisters of Color United for Educati | Upon Request, CO | Various social welfare | $10,000 |
| Ukraine House DC Foundation | Upon Request, DC | Various social welfare | $10,000 |
| Auburn University | Upon Request, AL | Various social welfare | $7,000 |
| Cardinal Gibbons Hs | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $6,000 |
| Barry University | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $5,342 |
| Arpan Foundation | Upon Request, CA | Various social welfare | $5,000 |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $5,000 |
| Power52 Foundation | Upon Request, MD | Various social welfare | $5,000 |
| Rhema Apostolic International | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $5,000 |
| Saint Joan of Arc | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $5,000 |
| Ap Emergency Relief Fund | Upon Request, NY | Various social welfare | $3,000 |
| Men at Arms | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $3,000 |
| New Horizons | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $3,000 |
| Food Relief | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $2,095 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | Upon Request, IN | Various social welfare | $2,000 |
| Fort Lauderdale Rugby Foundation | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $2,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Upon Request, CO | Various social welfare | $1,400 |
| Pams | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $1,000 |
| Prison Book Project | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $800 |
| International Rescue Committee | Upon Request, IN | Various social welfare | $515 |
| Humane World for Animals | Upon Request, DC | Various social welfare | $500 |
| Treasure Coast Technical College | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $500 |
| St Jude P2p | Upon Request, TN | Various social welfare | $300 |
| Operation Smile Inc | Upon Request, VA | Various social welfare | $275 |
| Smiletrainorg | Upon Request, NY | Various social welfare | $265 |
| Chabadorg | Upon Request, NY | Vaious social welfare | $250 |
| Unity Village Chapel | Upon Request, MO | Various social welfare | $250 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $250 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Upon Request, FL | Various social welfare | $200 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Upon Request, NC | Vaious social welfare | -$957 |
| Appalachian State University | Upon Request, NC | Various social welfare | -$2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,417 | 38 |
| 2023 | $375,352 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106871
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6467846
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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