J Squared Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and maintains tax-exempt status. The foundation functions as a private foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.6M
+41.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+28.0% YoY
Grant Count
58
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+14.7% YoY
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.
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity with a typical grant range of $450 to $51,000. In 2023, J Squared Family Foundation made 56 grants totaling $1,310,100 in distributions.
Grant Range
of $450 to $51,000. In 2023, J Squared Family Foundation made 56 grants totaling $1,310,100 in distributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a primary geographic focus in the Northeast region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $28,638,717
- Total Revenue: $8,173,047
- Total Expenses: $1,381,258
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation's financial position reflects strong asset growth and consistent operational capacity for grantmaking.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,566,441 | $28,638,717 | $21,846,929 |
| Revenue | $13,687,791 | $8,173,047 | $600,707 |
| Expenses | $1,760,067 | $1,381,258 | $1,251,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,676,500 | $1,310,100 | $936,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,216,041 | $1,291,110 | $531,838 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,076,708 | $1,564,074 | $1,355,769 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Luke's United Methodist Church ($450,000), Chinquapin Preparatory School ($200,000), Vanderbilt University ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Aranzazu ROCKPORT, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Rice AthleticsOwl Club HOUSTON, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Connect Community HOUSTON, TX | Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston HOUSTON, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Amazing Place Houston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation PEBBLE BEACH, CA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Scenic Houston Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Houston Parks Board HOUSTON, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Girls Preparatory School CHATTANOOGA, TN | Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic Foundation HOUSTON, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN K JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOHN W JOHNSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER B JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KIMBALL MORINIERE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RUTH J MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from J Squared Family Foundation?
The foundation demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity with a typical grant range of $450 to $51,000. In 2023, J Squared Family Foundation made 56 grants totaling $1,310,100 in distributions. Recent grant recipients have included: • Vanderbilt University ($150,000) • George W Bush Presidential Center ($100,000) • Community Foundation for Nantucket ($50,000) The foundation shows strong year-over-year growth, with five-year total growth of 89% and a 36.9% increase in giving compared to 2021.…
Where does J Squared Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation maintains a primary geographic focus in the Northeast region.
What size grants does J Squared Family Foundation award?
In 2024, J Squared Family Foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is J Squared Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J Squared Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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