Charles Jago Elder Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 76-0234657

Charles Jago Elder Foundation is a private foundation, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $862K. Net investment income was $1.9M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.7M

+800.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$862K

+589.9% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$72K

+417.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Jago Elder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $742K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Charles Jago Elder Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.0M (83%)

Georgia $110K (9%)

Michigan $82K (7%)

Kentucky $15K (1%)

States

Georgia Kentucky Michigan Texas

Cities

BrenhamCrestwoodFayettevilleHockleyHollandHoustonNeedvillePalmettoSan Antonio

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,674,916	$1,075,007	$1,148,245
Revenue	$9,587,641	$79,317	$84,391
Expenses	$987,732	$152,578	$155,405
Qualifying Distributions	$864,558	$127,000	$128,086
Net Investment Income	$1,874,630	$53,923	$59,290
Distributable Amount	$741,572	$117,595	$127,006

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp for All Foundation ($294,000), St John's School ($200,000), Zorro's Crossing Horse Sanctuary ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASSIST THE OFFICER INC HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTY BRENHAM, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$294,000
MISSION K9 RESCUE NEEDVILLE, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
PROGRESSIVE NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
RENEW THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER HOLLAND, MI	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
SIGHT INTO SOUND HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
SIRE THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303
ST JOHN'S SCHOOL HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$200,000
THE HOUSTON AUDUBON SOCIETY INC HOUSTON, TX	TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$27,303

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SARA NEUHAUS HASTINGS	PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR	3	—
DAVID R LUMMIS	VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY	—	—
MARY NEUHAUS FLEMING	DIRECTOR	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Charles Jago Elder Foundation?

As of 2024, Charles Jago Elder Foundation holds $9.7M in total assets with $9.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $862K in 2024.

Where does Charles Jago Elder Foundation operate?

Charles Jago Elder Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas.

What size grants does Charles Jago Elder Foundation award?

In 2024, Charles Jago Elder Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $862K — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles Jago Elder Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles Jago Elder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $742K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.