GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success
To provide students and their families with fundamental skills and tools to achieve their personal and professional objectives.
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success at a glance
In short: GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success gave $131K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,600
- -83.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,300
- -83.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,300
- Total assets
- $2,969,870
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Bridgeport ($81K). Together the top 2 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2024) to $805K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bridgeport Bridgeport, TX | Park Grant | $80,600 |
| Zion Bethel Mission Baptist Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,969,870 | $211,333 | $624,309 | $130,600 | 2 | $101,209 |
| 2023 | $3,168,621 | $141,038 | $1,121,367 | $804,970 | 2 | $116,673 |
| 2022 | $4,009,414 | $38,017 | $229,571 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,205,326 | $4,289,637 | $139,742 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $55,431 | $38,496 | $70,208 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $94,444 | $180,583 | $96,781 | — | — | — |
About GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success
Based on IRS filings
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in The Colony, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $101K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success is led by Jean Moore, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Moore
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Michael Finley
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Venera Flores-Stafford
Vice President & CFO
Vice President → Vice President & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Charae Swanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Crawford
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Venera Flores-Stafford (VP & CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success
How much does GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success give each year?
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success gave $131K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $805K across 2 grants.
How large is GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success?
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $211K.
What is GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success?
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in The Colony, TX. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success operate?
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success has awarded grants in Indiana, Texas.
What is GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success's EIN?
GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3947947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work GIFT4S Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success funds
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