J Squared Family Foundation
J Squared Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it made 58 grants totaling $1,676,500 to charitable organizations, including schools, a university, a hospital foundation, and cultural and community organizations.
J Squared Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J Squared Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,676,500
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,905
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $40,566,441
- +41.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (12 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Squared Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3900 Essex Lane Ste 400, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 627-1101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Squared Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Luke's United Methodist Church ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 266 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 16% to Tennessee, 13% to Massachusetts, 2% to California, and less than 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Squared Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 58 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $747K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's United Methodist Church Houston, TX | Payment on Commitment | $450,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School Highlands, TX | Contribution | $200,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Contribution | $160,000 |
| Girls Preparatory School Chattanooga, TN | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Payment on pledge | $100,000 |
| Sconset Trust Siasconset, MA | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket Nantucket, MA | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation Inc Siasconset, MA | Contribution | $40,000 |
| First Tee - Greater Houston Houston, TX | Contribution | $35,000 |
| St John's School Houston, TX | Endowed Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $40,566,441 | $13,687,791 | $1,760,067 | $1,676,500 | 58 | $1,676,500 | $7,216,041 | $2,076,708 |
| 2023 | $28,638,717 | $8,173,047 | $1,381,258 | $1,310,100 | 52 | $1,310,100 | $1,291,110 | $1,564,074 |
| 2022 | $21,846,929 | $600,707 | $1,251,868 | $936,000 | 49 | $936,000 | $531,838 | $1,355,769 |
| 2021 | $22,498,090 | $20,410,790 | $1,013,436 | $957,000 | 51 | $957,000 | $8,837,620 | $1,210,175 |
| 2020 | $10,181,676 | $2,275,682 | $769,317 | $747,000 | 56 | — | $767,546 | $803,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Squared Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span education, conservation, community leadership, youth development, and natural science.
For example, Chinquapin Preparatory School says it provides college-preparatory education to able and motivated youth from under-resourced communities and schools in the greater Houston area. Girls Preparatory School says it aims to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose. The ’Sconset Trust describes its mission as preserving the character of the village through land conservation, historic preservation, and support for a compatible commercial center. The Houston Museum of Natural Science says its mission is to advance knowledge of natural science and maintain a first-class museum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $1,676,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $450,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $450,000 to St Luke’s United Methodist Church in Houston, listed as a payment on commitment; $200,000 to Chinquapin Preparatory School; $160,000 to Vanderbilt University; and $100,000 each to Girls Preparatory School, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, and Sconset Trust. Other grants included $50,000 to Community Foundation for Nantucket, $40,000 to Sankaty Head Foundation, and $35,000 to First Tee - Greater Houston.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann K Johnson as president; John W Johnson as secretary/treasurer; and Christopher B Johnson, Kimball Moriniere, and Ruth J Miller as vice presidents.
J Squared Family Foundation is led by Ann K. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann K. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Johnson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimball Moriniere
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth J. Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about J Squared Family Foundation
How much does J Squared Family Foundation give each year?
J Squared Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 52 grants.
What is J Squared Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J Squared Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,905, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Squared Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does J Squared Family Foundation give grants?
J Squared Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (16%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (41 grants), Nantucket, MA (4 grants) and Siasconset, MA (3 grants).
Does J Squared Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on J Squared Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (54 grants).
Who are J Squared Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J Squared Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Luke's United Methodist Church ($450,000), Chinquapin Preparatory School ($200,000) and Vanderbilt University ($160,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Squared Family Foundation?
J Squared Family Foundation reported $40.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J Squared Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span education, conservation, community leadership, youth development, and natural science. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Squared Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Squared Family Foundation's EIN?
J Squared Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0535844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Squared Family 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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