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Jfa Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Jim F Avant. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $63K. Total assets have grown from $303K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Jfa Foundation has made 128 grants totaling $307K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $17K in 2020 to $89K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $172K distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $30K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Kansas, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 31 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.
Jfa Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, KS.
Jfa Foundation has distributed a total of $307K across 128 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $30K.
The application deadline is OCTOBER 1 OF ANY CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH A GRANT IS REQUESTED.. None at this time.
Jfa Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Devlin | SEC/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff W Avant | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim F Avant | PRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$90K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$89K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$61K
Distribution Amount
$74K
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$307K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Of HopePROVIDING CHARITABLE WORK AND SERVICES | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Veterans Of Foreign WarsSUPPORTING VETERANS | Kansas City, MO | N/A | 2023 |
| Dilley Methodist ChurchPROVIDING MINISTRY | Dilley, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Dilley Memorial Cemetery AssocSUPPORTS CEMETERY | Dilley, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy IncSUPPORTING THE PUBLIC PARK, MEMORIAL PARK | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationSUPPORTING MEDICAL SERVICES AND RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Southwestern UniversitySUPPORTING A STUDENT IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES | Georgetown, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossSUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Land Conservancy (Ned Fritz Society)PROMOTES PRESERVATION OF NATIVE TEXAS LANDS | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Big Bend ConservancySUPPORTING PROJECTS IN BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK | Big Bend National Park, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| UsoSUPPORTING U.S. TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Houston Food BankSUPPORTING HOUSTON RESIDENTS WITH FOOD | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Coastal Prairie ConservancyPROMOTES PRESERVATION OF NATIVE TEXAS COASTAL LANDS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Orange Show FoundationORGANIZATION PROMOTING ART | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Trees For HoustonPROVIDING TREES FOR HOUSTON AREA | Hempstead, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy IncPROMOTES PRESERVATION OF HERMANN PARK | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Shriner'S Hospital For ChildrenPROVIDES MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH TO CHILDREN IN TEXAS | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S HospitalPROVIDES MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH TO CHILDREN | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy IncTHE PRESERVATION OF NATIVE LAND | San Antonio, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectPROVIDING CARE FOR VETERANS IN THE MILITARY | Topeka, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| Emergency Aid CoalitionPROVIDING FOOD AND CLOTHING TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME RECIPIENTS | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyPROVIDING CHARITABLE WORK AND SERVICES | Alexandria, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalPROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| The John Fairey Garden Conservation FoundationNATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION INSTITUTION | Hempstead, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Interfaith Ministries Of Greater HoustonPROVIDING CHARITABLE WORK AND SERVICES | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Houston Habitat For HumanityPROVIDING HOUSING FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | Houston, TX | $300 | 2023 |
| Amazing PlacePROVIDING DAYCARE FOR ADULTS WITH MEMORY LOSS | Houston, TX | $300 | 2023 |
| Young LifePROVIDING MINISTRY TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | Colorado Springs, CO | $300 | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen Race For The CureSUPPORTING WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER | Dallas, TX | $300 | 2023 |
| The League Of Women VotersORGANIZATION PROMOTING WOMAN VOTERS | Washington, DC | N/A | 2023 |
| Menil Foundation IncSUPPORTS ART IN HOUSTON | Houston, TX | $15K | 2022 |