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J Squared Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is John W Johnson. It holds total assets of $40.6M. Annual income is reported at $21.3M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $28.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Massachusetts. According to available records, J Squared Family Foundation has made 208 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $747K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $350K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 90 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Tennessee, Massachusetts, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 56 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
J Squared Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 208 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, TN, MA.
J Squared Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 208 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $350K.
J Squared Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
J Squared Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth J Miller | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimball Moriniere | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher B Johnson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John W Johnson | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann K Johnson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$28.6M
Fair Market Value
$38.1M
Net Worth
$28.6M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
$6.8M
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $28.1M
Total Grants
208
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
90
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United WayContribution | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Harmon Family FoundationContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationPayment on pledge | Houston, TX | $350K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityContribution | Nashville, TN | $150K | 2023 |
| George W Bush FoundationPayment on pledge | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S United Methodist ChurchPayment on Commitment | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| St John'S SchoolEndowed Fund | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For NantucketOperational Support | Nantucket, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| First Tee - Greater HoustonContribution | Houston, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolContribution | Highlands, TX | $27K | 2023 |
| Sconset TrustContribution | Siasconset, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Cassie'S PlaceContribution | San Angelo, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Pebble Beach Company FoundationContribution | Pebble Beach, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalContribution | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Girls Preparatory SchoolContribution | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Neuhaus Education CenterPayment of Commitment | Bellaire, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Fore RecoveryContribution | La Quinta, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| William Marsh Rice UniversityPayment on Pledge | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Rice Athleticsowl ClubContribution | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Menil CollectionContribution | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Sconset ChapelContribution | Siasconset, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Connect CommunityContribution | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Houston Parks BoardContribution | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceContribution | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Sconset Beach Preservation FundContribution | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nehemiah CenterIn Honor of Jay T. Brown | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Amazing PlaceContribution | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Scenic HoustonContribution | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Orange ShowContribution | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Texas Pga FoundationContribution | Spring, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Hope & Healing Center & InstituteContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas School Venture FundContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Yes Preparatory SchoolContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Astros FoundationContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Joy SchoolContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Sconset Union ChapelContribution | Siasconset, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Pathways For Little FeetContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Rise School Of HoustonContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| American Leadership ForumContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Covenant Community CapitalContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Trees For HoustonContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Stages Repertory TheatreContribution | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Menninger Clinic FoundationContribution | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp AranzazuContribution | Rockport, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Re MindContribution | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Teen HealthContribution | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonContribution | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| CancareContribution | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Houston HospiceContribution | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |