A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $57K.
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation at a glance
In short: A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation gave $90K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $90,422
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,303
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,311,585
- +0.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA Camp Carter ($25K). Together the top 8 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2025) to $111K (2020). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Camp Carter Fort Worth, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption Fort Worth, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| Father and Son Connection Fort Worth, TX | Operations | $11,000 |
| Rivertree Academy Fort Worth, TX | Operations | $8,000 |
| Rials Creek Untd Meth Ch Mendenhall, MS | Operations | $7,000 |
| National Council for Adoption Alexandria, VA | Operations | $5,422 |
| Brittany Rescue in Texas Fort Worth, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Share the Gospel Dallas, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,311,585 | $142,970 | $122,082 | $90,422 | 8 | $105,988 | $56,666 | $108,849 |
| 2025 | $2,291,793 | $22,863 | $121,257 | $88,232 | 8 | $103,808 | $74,666 | $106,018 |
| 2024 | $2,391,288 | $170,234 | $127,506 | $96,436 | 9 | $114,969 | $76,094 | $106,785 |
| 2023 | $2,349,357 | $104,632 | $133,691 | $108,862 | 7 | $122,218 | $51,542 | $109,807 |
| 2022 | $2,379,286 | $225,890 | $121,563 | $104,785 | 9 | $109,233 | $57,856 | $113,330 |
| 2021 | $2,275,901 | $16,440 | $115,969 | $102,664 | 10 | — | $62,505 | $106,872 |
| 2020 | $2,375,909 | $22,251 | $129,855 | $111,270 | 9 | — | $45,878 | $106,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation is led by Harold A. Brown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Harold A. Brown
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allison Snyder
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Pruitt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation
How much does A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation give each year?
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation gave $90K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $88K across 8 grants.
What is A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's typical grant size?
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,303, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation give grants?
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (8%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (5 grants).
Does A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).
Who are A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's largest grantees?
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA Camp Carter ($25,000), Gladney Center for Adoption ($25,000) and Father and Son Connection ($11,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation?
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's EIN?
A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6018425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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