Jahn Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-3882051
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Jahn Foundation has awarded 196 grants totaling $801,019 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $66,367, with a median award of $1,399.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 32 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
75% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (95%), South Elgin (2%), Wayne (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 157% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (75%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Jahn Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Inc | $500 | Shelbyville, TN, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,210 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Clinton Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Dunham Woods Riding Club | $250 | Wayne, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Facets Multi-media | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $6,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Planning Council | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Pomfret School | $33,667 | Pomfret, CT, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| The New York Landmarks Conservancy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,178 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Inc | $500 | Shelbyville, TN, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,210 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Clinton Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Dunham Woods Riding Club | $250 | Wayne, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Facets Multi-media | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $6,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Planning Council | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Pomfret School | $33,667 | Pomfret, CT, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| The New York Landmarks Conservancy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,178 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Facets Multi-media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| The Arts Club Of Chicago | $1,050 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $876 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Inc | $400 | Shelbyville, TN, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Anderson Humane | $250 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | $250 | Charleston, SC, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Chris Klug Foundation | $3,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Facets Multi-media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| The Arts Club Of Chicago | $1,050 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $876 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Inc | $400 | Shelbyville, TN, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Anderson Humane | $250 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | $250 | Charleston, SC, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Chris Klug Foundation | $3,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Facets Multi-media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| The Arts Club Of Chicago | $1,050 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $876 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Inc | $400 | Shelbyville, TN, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Anderson Humane | $250 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | $250 | Charleston, SC, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Chris Klug Foundation | $3,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Aia Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| German International School Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Hooved Animal Rescue And Protection Society | $500 | Barrington, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $6,050 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $6,300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The Arts Club Of Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $285 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $200 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Chai Lifeline | $300 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Facets Multi-media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Francis W Parker School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art - Chicago | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Paws Chicago | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Pomfret School | $34,833 | Pomfret, CT, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $6,430 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| The Children's Place Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Aia Chicago | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Art Omi Inc | $2,000 | Ghent, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Facets Multi-media | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| German International School Of Chicago | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Harps Foundation | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $66,367 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | $285 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Paws Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Pomfret School | $33,000 | Pomfret, CT, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| The Children's Place Association | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Urban Growers Collective | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Youth Guidance | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Game On Cancer - Henry Ford Cancer Institute | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Support General Operations | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Facets Multi-media | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $13,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art - Chicago | $185 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Paws Chicago | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Storefront Design For Art And Architecture | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Technische Universitat Munich | $11,313 | Munich, N/A, GM | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Harps Foundation | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Boys Scouts Of America | $500 | Arlington, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Council On Tall Buildings & Urban Habiat | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Docomomo Us | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Landmarks Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Norwalk Ministerial Association | $200 | Chadds Ford, PA, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| German International School Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Aia Chicago | $4,750 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Urban Growers Collective | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2018 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rsupport General Operations | 2018 |
| Art Omi Inc | $1,000 | Ghent, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Chicago History Museum - Costume Council | $3,725 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Facets Multi-media | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Mercy Home | $2,750 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Mies Van Der Rohe Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art - Chicago | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Paws Chicago | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Pomfret School | $1,500 | Pomfret, CT, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Storefront Design For Art And Architecture | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago - The Architecture And Design Society | $12,300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago Auxiliary Board | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| The Children's Place Association | $325 | Chicago, IL, US | 116 - 06/05/18 10:35am Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Urban Design Forum | $175 | Long Island City, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2017 |
| Art Omi Inc | $1,000 | Ghent, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Facets Multi-media | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Forum For Urban Design | $175 | Long Island City, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Iit College Of Architecture | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Mercy Home | $285 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Mies Van Der Rohe Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Paws Chicago | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Pomfret School | $1,500 | Pomfret, CT, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago - The Architecture And Design Society | $1,150 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago Auxiliary Board | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| The Children's Place Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| The Skyscraper Museum | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Emory University | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Children At The Crossroads Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| European Academy Of Sciences | $1,298 | Brussells, N/A, BE | Support General Operations | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-3882051 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 410 N MICHIGAN AVENUE 600 Chicago, IL 60611-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Jahn Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Director | Evan Jahn |
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| Director | Deborah Jahn |
Forms 990-PF
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