Human Investment Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-2707934 Website

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

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$100K

-21.8% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

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

Texas $13.7M (69%)

New York $1.6M (8%)

District of Columbia $1.3M (6%)

California $948K (5%)

Arkansas $825K (4%)

Washington $300K (2%)

North Carolina $175K (1%)

Colorado $150K (1%)

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States

Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AddisonAlexandriaAnArlingtonAshboroAtlantaAustinBeverlyCos CobDallasEulessFayettevilleFort WorthGarlandGreeleyIndianolaIrvingKansas CityMaloneManhattan Beach

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Jensen Project Inc ($526,894), Rescue Hill ($134,763), Baylor Scott and White Irving Foundation ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
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
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE IRVING FOUNDATION IRVING, TX	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$100,000
DALLAS ARBORETUM FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX	TO MAINTAIN AND CREATE PROGRAMMING AND BEAUTIFUL GARDENS	$18,600
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
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
RESCUE HILL ARLINGTON, TX	WE OFFER SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING SAFE SPACES TO HEAL	$134,763
SURVIVOR VENTURES NORFOLK, VA	TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION	$18,750
THE JENSEN PROJECT INC DALLAS, TX	TO FUEL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE	$526,894

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Human Investment Foundation fund?

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 a…

How do I apply for a grant from Human Investment Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** 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. **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Jensen Project: $526,894 (to fuel strategic partnerships in the fight against sexual violence) • Rescue Hill Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center: $134,763 (supporting survivors of human trafficking) • Rescue Her: $40,000 (emp…

Where does Human Investment Foundation make 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.

What size grants does Human Investment Foundation award?

In 2024, Human Investment Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $904K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Human Investment Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Human Investment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $637K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.