Human Investment Foundation
Human Investment Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 and located in Dallas, Texas (with offices also noted in Irving, TX). The foundation operates with the belief that "hope changes everything" and focuses on addressing systemic inequities affecting women, children, and vulnerable populations. The foundation was inspired by its founder's personal journey and operates with a mission centered on providing hope paired with actionable support to help individuals and communities overcome hardship and reach their full potential.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.9M
-15.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$904K
-73.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
-21.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's core philosophy centers on the transformative power of hope—the belief that when individuals have hope, they can see that things can get better and find peace even amid difficult circumstances.
The foundation supports work across five primary focus areas:
Sexual Violence: Addressing the prevalence of sexual assault and supporting survivors, recognizing that every 73 seconds someone is sexually assaulted in the United States and that one in six women have been victims of attempted or completed rape.
Education: Supporting educational access and literacy, particularly recognizing that nearly two-thirds of American 4th graders read at or below proficient levels, which impacts their future opportunities.
Equity: Advancing equitable access to opportunity and resources.
Poverty: Addressing economic hardship and supporting those living in poverty, with particular attention to women and children who make up the vast majority of the nation's poor.
Community: Building and strengthening community connections and support systems.
The foundation also funds work addressing domestic violence and supporting incarcerated youth to transform their time in custody into opportunities for learning, meeting challenges, and planning for their futures.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 15 grants in 2024. Historical grant data shows a median grant amount of $61,250, with grants ranging from $3,500 to $4,300,772. The foundation's giving rate is approximately 25% of assets.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas and appears to focus its grantmaking primarily in Texas, though specific geographic restrictions are not detailed in available sources.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,868,484
- Total Revenues: $16,761
- Total Expenses: $1,745,141
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $15,284,809
- Total Giving: $4,193,117
- Total Revenue: $412,989
- Total Expenses: $4,594,051
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,868,484 | $15,284,809 | $18,302,756 |
| Revenue | $16,761 | $412,989 | $47,161 |
| Expenses | $1,745,141 | $4,594,051 | $7,910,802 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,444,533 | $4,193,117 | $7,272,813 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $12,055 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $637,334 | $785,823 | $444,396 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Janet Jarie Jensen serves as Trustee, working 15 hours per week.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET JARIE JENSEN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $8,835 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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