Human Investment Foundation
Human Investment Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It describes its approach as “giving hope and investing in hope givers,” and supports work across areas including sexual violence, education, equity, poverty, and community.
Human Investment Foundation at a glance
In short: Human Investment Foundation gave $904K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $904,007
- -73.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,445
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,868,484
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Human Investment Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations, and the grant application process is by invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16400 Dallas Parkway 305, Dallas, TX 75248
Phone: (972) 999-4529
Website: https://humaninvestment.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Human Investment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jensen Project Inc ($527K). Together the top 9 received $904K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 105 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (3%), Arkansas (2%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Human Investment Foundation gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $904K (2024) to $7.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $904K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jensen Project Inc Dallas, TX | To fuel strategic partnerships in the fight against sexual violence | $526,894 |
| Rescue Hill Arlington, TX | We offer survivors of human trafficking safe spaces to heal | $134,763 |
| Baylor Scott and White Irving Foundation Irving, TX | General Operating Expense | $100,000 |
| Rescue Her Inc Euless, TX | Rescue her exists to empower survivors of sex trafficking to live in freedom through raising awareness, crisis response and service, and long- term advocacy programs. | $40,000 |
| Amirah Inc Beverly, MA | To provide transformative whole-person care for survivors of commercial exploitation as we engage, educate and mobilize our communities and partners to respond to human trafficking. | $25,000 |
| Attitudes & Attire Dallas, TX | General Operating Expense | $20,000 |
| National Child Protection Task Force Fayetteville, AR | The national child protection task force was founded to bring together talented people who could provide investigative expertise and resources that are unavailable or under-funded in most law enforcement organizations. We are made up of active-duty investigators, prosecutors, and technology professionals worldwide. | $20,000 |
| Survivor Ventures Norfolk, VA | To provide resources to survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation | $18,750 |
| Dallas Arboretum Foundation Dallas, TX | To Maintain and Create Programming and Beautiful Gardens | $18,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,868,484 | $16,761 | $1,745,141 | $904,007 | 9 | $1,444,533 | — | $637,334 |
| 2023 | $15,284,809 | $412,989 | $4,594,051 | $3,466,882 | 27 | $4,193,117 | $12,055 | $785,823 |
| 2022 | $18,302,756 | $47,161 | $7,910,802 | $7,106,020 | 35 | $7,272,813 | — | $444,396 |
| 2021 | $26,454,127 | $447,353 | $5,671,298 | $5,117,070 | 19 | $5,415,357 | $302,919 | $894,144 |
| 2020 | $31,415,393 | $1,674,979 | $3,510,507 | $3,068,069 | 15 | — | $1,502,293 | $1,289,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Human Investment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $637K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it believes hope can help women, children, and communities reach their full potential, and identifies sexual violence, education, equity, poverty, community, and other issues as focus areas.
Its 2024 grants included organizations serving survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation. Rescue Her says it works to empower survivors of sex trafficking through awareness, crisis response and service, and long-term advocacy. Amirah says it provides refuge for people seeking to break free from exploitation and heal in community. Survivor Ventures says it provides survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation with resources and support for economic empowerment. Other 2024 recipients included the Dallas Arboretum Foundation, whose stated purpose is to support the operations and long-term fiscal stability of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $904,007. Grant amounts ranged from $18,600 to $526,894, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported grants were $526,894 to The Jensen Project to fuel strategic partnerships in the fight against sexual violence; $134,763 to Rescue Hill, which offers safe spaces for survivors of human trafficking; and $100,000 to Baylor Scott and White Irving Foundation for general operating expenses. Other grants included $40,000 to Rescue Her, $25,000 to Amirah, $20,000 to Attitudes & Attire, $20,000 to National Child Protection Task Force, $18,750 to Survivor Ventures, and $18,600 to Dallas Arboretum Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Janet Jarie Jensen is listed as trustee.
Human Investment Foundation is led by Janet Jarie Jensen, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Jarie Jensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $9K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $9K, to Janet Jarie Jensen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Human Investment Foundation
How much does Human Investment Foundation give each year?
Human Investment Foundation gave $904K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 27 grants.
What is Human Investment Foundation's typical grant size?
Human Investment Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $100,445, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Human Investment Foundation give grants?
Human Investment Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Human Investment Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Human Investment Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Human Investment Foundation's largest grantees?
Human Investment Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jensen Project Inc ($526,894), Rescue Hill ($134,763) and Baylor Scott and White Irving Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Human Investment Foundation?
Human Investment Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $637K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Human Investment Foundation fund?
The foundation says it believes hope can help women, children, and communities reach their full potential, and identifies sexual violence, education, equity, poverty, community, and other issues as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Human Investment Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Human Investment Foundation's EIN?
Human Investment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2707934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Human Investment Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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