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
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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