The Janey Fund Charitable Trust appears to make strategic, high-value gifts to philanthropic intermediaries rather than directly to operating nonprofits. With a single large grant to The Philanthropic Initiative, the foundation likely prioritizes supporting philanthropy infrastructure, donor-advised or pooled-fund grantmaking, and capacity-building for grant distribution—possibly with a regional focus around Boston given the trustee location.
Highly concentrated: a single large grant to an intermediary organization. Likely prefers few substantial grants routed through partners rather than many small direct operating grants.
JANEY FUND CHARITABLE TRUST is headquartered in Chestnut Hill, MA. It reported $14,436,089 in annual grants and $7,408,646 in total assets on its latest 990, filed for 2025. The foundation is a regular funder, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Its recent grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts and also reaches New York, with a pattern of unrestricted support. The largest recent grants in the provided data include $301,369 to THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC in 2023, $256,303 to THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC in 2024, and $237,688 to THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC in 2025. Other sizeable grants include $200,000 to PINE STREET INN in 2023, $131,000 to STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND in 2023, and $120,000 to THE BOSTON FOUNDATION in 2023. The grant list also shows repeated support for BOTTOM LINE, BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES, THE DOOR, and FORESTDALE CENTER. The data points to a foundation that gives through a mix of philanthropic intermediaries and direct grants, with many awards clustered around Boston-area organizations and other recipients in New York.
Recent grantmaking spans philanthropic intermediaries, homelessness services, education, youth services, and scholarship support. Notable grants include $301,369 to THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC for unrestricted support, $200,000 to PINE STREET INN, $131,000 to STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, and $120,000 to THE BOSTON FOUNDATION. Other grants in the record include $112,500 to BOTTOM LINE, $102,500 to BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, and $100,000 awards to HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN, ROSIE'S PLACE, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER, and GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES. The provided data also shows support for BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - POSSEE and BERKLEE CITY MUSIC PROGRAM.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list, however, also includes multiple six-figure awards, including several at $100,000 and above. Grant purposes are listed as unrestricted, and the foundation appears to favor organizations and intermediaries rather than individuals. The grant record suggests recurring support across multiple years, including repeated awards to THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC, GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES, BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - POSSEE, and FORESTDALE CENTER.
$3.4M
$7.4M
$264K
$3.7M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Notable grantees: THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC
JANEY FUND CHARITABLE TRUST gives most often in Massachusetts, which accounts for 69% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. The recent grant list also includes recipients in New York and Maryland. Massachusetts recipients in the data include Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Salem, Waltham, Chestnut Hill, and Forest Hill. Non-US giving is not shown in the recipient country distribution; all recorded grants in the data go to US recipients.
The provided data does not describe an application process or whether JANEY FUND CHARITABLE TRUST accepts unsolicited applications. The available record only shows recent grant recipients, grant amounts, and that the foundation is a regular funder.
Recent grants show support for philanthropic intermediaries, homelessness services, education and scholarship organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits. Examples include THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC, PINE STREET INN, STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, BOTTOM LINE, and BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger awards, such as $301,369, $256,303, and multiple grants of $100,000.
It gives most often in Massachusetts, which represents 69% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. The recipient country distribution shows all recorded grants going to US organizations, with recent recipients also in New York and Maryland.
Recent grants include THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE INC, PINE STREET INN, STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE BOSTON FOUNDATION, BOTTOM LINE, BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, THE DOOR, GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES, HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN, and ROSIE'S PLACE.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - POSSEE | WALTHAM, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER | DORCHESTER, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ROSIE'S PLACE | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN | ROXBURY, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE DOOR | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PINE STREET INN | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SUNSET PARK | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT | MANHATTAN, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FORESTDALE CENTER | FOREST HILL, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BOTTOM LINE | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $85,900 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| KITE'S NEST | HUDSON, NY | $80,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BROOKLYN WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS | BROOKLYN, MA | $75,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SUMMER SEARCH | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $70,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES | WALTHAM, MA | $55,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $52,500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| OPPORTUNITY NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| IMPACT ISRAEL | NEEDHAM, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BERKLEE CITY MUSIC PROGRAM | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TENACITY CHALLENGE | BEDFORD, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI | MIAMI, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE NEWS SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| EXALT YOUTH | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - TRANS YEAR PROGRAM | WALTHAM, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| COMMUNITY SERVINGS | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ZAKIM CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $45,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE | WALTHAM, MA | $45,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEWTON | NEWTON, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTEDUNRESTRICTED |
| STANTON HOME | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| REEL WORKS | BROOKLYN, NY | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MORE THAN WORDS | BOSTON, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE FAMILY VAN | ROXBURY, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| YOUNGHEART PRISON PROJECT | FLORENCE, MA | $35,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GREENAGERS | HOUSATONIC, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WILY NETWORK | NEWTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| COMMUNITIES FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CENTER FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | BRONX, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SOLDIER ON | LEEDS, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AVENUES FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| NATIVITY PREP | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DISMAS HOUSE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC | WORCESTER, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| KESTREL LAND TRUST | AMHERST, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS
$100,000UNRESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
THE DOOR
$100,000UNRESTRICTED
BROOKLYN WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS
$75,000UNRESTRICTED
SUMMER SEARCH
$70,000UNRESTRICTED
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$52,500UNRESTRICTED
OPPORTUNITY NETWORK
$50,000UNRESTRICTED
IMPACT ISRAEL
$50,000UNRESTRICTED
BERKLEE CITY MUSIC PROGRAM
$50,000UNRESTRICTED
TENACITY CHALLENGE
$50,000UNRESTRICTED
THE NEWS SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
$50,000UNRESTRICTED
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$50,000UNRESTRICTED
ZAKIM CENTER
$45,000UNRESTRICTED
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEWTON
$40,000UNRESTRICTEDUNRESTRICTED
STANTON HOME
$40,000UNRESTRICTED
REEL WORKS
$40,000UNRESTRICTED
THE FAMILY VAN
$40,000UNRESTRICTED
RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT
$40,000UNRESTRICTED
YOUNGHEART PRISON PROJECT
$35,000UNRESTRICTED
COMMUNITIES FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
$30,000UNRESTRICTED
SOLDIER ON
$25,000UNRESTRICTED
NATIVITY PREP
$25,000UNRESTRICTED
SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
$25,000UNRESTRICTED
KESTREL LAND TRUST
$25,000UNRESTRICTED