THE JANICE GARDNER FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$1.2M
120 grants · $149K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 28/46 multi-year
repeat
$1.8M
Assets · 2021
46
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BARBARA ILLIES
Phone
6128658158
Deadlines
NO
How to Apply
LETTER WITH DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND PROOF OF 501(C)3 STATUS.
Restrictions
ANY QUALIFIED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION MAY APPLY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $138K | $1.7M | $67K | 14 |
| 2017 | $139K | $1.9M | $100K | 11 |
| 2018 | $148K | $1.5M | $71K | 13 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.7M | $33K | N/A |
| 2020 | $138K | $1.7M | $620K | 18 |
| 2021 | $139K | $1.8M | $102K | 19 |
| 2022 | $140K | $1.3M | $-151K | 20 |
| 2023 | $348K | $1.1M | $66K | 25 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 120 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$10K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BARBARA ILLIES | DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $7K |
| PENELOPE TOWER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | — |
| ELIZABETH GLAESER | DIRECTOR | — |
| GEORGE W GARDNER | DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT | — |
| CHRISTINA ROSE | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (120 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| HOPE INTERFAITH CENTER | MANKATO, MN | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| FRAUENSHUH CANCER CENTER PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $25,000 | CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM | 2017 |
| PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $25,000 | CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM | 2016 |
| PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $25,000 | CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM | 2018 |
| HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| FRAUENSHUH CANCER CENTER PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| LOAVES & FISHES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| CANDO CANINES | NEW HOPE, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| PAW PADS | LAKEVILLE, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND | WYNNEWOOD, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| METRO MEALS ON WHEELS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| BEACON INTERFAITH | SAINT PAUL, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |