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Leon Jaworski Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $223K. Total assets have decreased from $1.8M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, Leon Jaworski Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $674K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $102K in 2020 to $145K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $292K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $62K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$62K
Based on 9 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.
Leon Jaworski Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY.
Leon Jaworski Foundation has distributed a total of $674K across 43 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $62K.
Leon Jaworski Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leon Jaworski Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jaworski | Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph S Jaworski | Vice Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Draper | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradley J B Tobin | 2nd Vice Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Draper | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$674K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University University DevEDUCATIONAL | Waco, TX | $62K | 2023 |
| American Leadership ForumEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Communities In School Houston IncEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Houston Urban Debate LeagueEducational | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Trinity Edwards Springs ProtectionEnvironmental and Educational | Wimberley, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineEducational | Houston, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Grameen AmericaEducational and Cultural | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Symphony SocietyCULTURAL | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At Austin -DevEducational | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Greaterhoustoncommunityfnd-Lbj MnmtEducational | Houston, TX | $25K | 2021 |