Ja Leppard Foundation Trust
JA Leppard Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Windcrest, Texas. It supports needy independent Christian churches, and their missions, schools, and other organizations within the fellowship of the Independent Christian Churches, also known as the Restoration Movement.
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Ja Leppard Foundation Trust gave $110K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,167
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,609,675
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% 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 Ja Leppard Foundation Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a narrative detailing the specific need, its relationship to the Independent Branch of the Christian Church or Church of Christ, the use of funds, the ability or inability to raise funds elsewhere and why, and other pertinent information. Awards are limited to needy independent Christian churches or their missions, schools, and other organizations within the fellowship of the Independent Christian Churches. The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Whitney E Booth
Mailing address: 8611 Autumn Sunset, San Antonio, TX 78239
Phone: (210) 654-0857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ja Leppard Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colegio Biblico ($30K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Texas. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Texas (60%), followed by Oklahoma (14%), Missouri (11%), Kansas (5%), and Tennessee (5%). Listed 2024 recipients were also located in Ohio and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ja Leppard Foundation Trust gives
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $93K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colegio Biblico Eagle Pass, TX | Christian Education & Mission Work | $30,000 |
| Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX | Christian Education & Mission Work | $25,000 |
| Christ's Church of Yukon Yukon, OK | Christian Education & Mission Work | $15,000 |
| Mustard Seed Network Oronogo, MO | Christian Education & Mission Work | $6,000 |
| Spanish American Evangelism El Paso, TX | Christian Education & Mission Work | $6,000 |
| Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS | Christian Education & Mission Work | $5,000 |
| Mid-South Christian College Memphis, TN | Christian Eductation & Mission Work | $5,000 |
| Training Tomorrow's Leaders McConnelsville, OH | Christian Evangel/Leadertraining | $5,000 |
| Literature & Teaching Ministries Joplin, MO | Christian Education & Mission Work | $4,500 |
| Pioneer Bible Translators Dallas, TX | Christian Education & Mission Work | $4,500 |
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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 | $1,609,675 | $100,213 | $142,518 | $110,000 | 12 | $120,734 | $81,262 | $113,023 |
| 2023 | $1,649,125 | $101,675 | $116,401 | $110,000 | 10 | $111,112 | $97,789 | $111,965 |
| 2022 | $1,657,843 | $79,357 | $134,575 | $107,000 | 8 | $117,654 | $62,915 | $112,347 |
| 2021 | $1,703,886 | $74,954 | $129,164 | $100,900 | 7 | $111,644 | $56,080 | $113,189 |
| 2020 | $1,758,096 | $53,116 | $119,127 | $92,800 | 7 | — | $37,313 | $109,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ja Leppard Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $113K 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’s filing limits awards to needy organizations within that fellowship. Its 2024 grants included Christian education, mission work, evangelism, and leader training.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Colegio Biblico says it trains young people to preach the Gospel, particularly in the Spanish-speaking world. Mustard Seed Network says it facilitates church planting, with a specific focus on Japan. Manhattan Christian College describes its mission as educating, equipping, and enriching Christian leaders; Mid-South Christian College says it prepares Christian workers, ministers, teachers, and missionaries. Training Tomorrow’s Leaders says it trains North Ghana evangelists and supports their development of self-reliant skills. Pioneer Bible Translators says it works to provide Bible-less peoples with access to Scripture in their languages and to support its impact on church growth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $110,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest grants included $30,000 to Colegio Biblico in Eagle Pass, Texas; $25,000 to Dallas Christian College in Dallas, Texas; and $15,000 to Christ’s Church of Yukon in Yukon, Oklahoma. Other grants included $6,000 each to Mustard Seed Network and Spanish American Evangelism; $5,000 each to Manhattan Christian College, Mid-South Christian College, and Training Tomorrow’s Leaders; and $4,500 each to Literature & Teaching Ministries and Pioneer Bible Translators. The remaining grants were $2,000 each to ARM Prison Outreach and Deaf Mission. Filing descriptions identify the grants as supporting Christian education and mission work, evangelism, or leader training.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda J. Takao, Whitney E. Booth, Claudia J. Tyler, and Carla Billingsley as trustees. Whitney E. Booth is also listed as Admin/CPA.
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia J. Tyler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Whitney E. Booth
Administrator, CPA & Trustee
On filings since 2020
$16K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Linda J. Takao
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$100 (2021) → $100 (2024)
Carla Billingsley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$100 (2023) → $100 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Takao (2020) — Trustee
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 $19K, to Whitney E Booth (Admin/CPA). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ja Leppard Foundation Trust
How much does Ja Leppard Foundation Trust give each year?
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust gave $110K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 10 grants.
What is Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,167, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ja Leppard Foundation Trust give grants?
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (14%) and Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Joplin, MO (2 grants).
Does Ja Leppard Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Education & Mission Work" (8 grants).
Who are Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Colegio Biblico ($30,000), Dallas Christian College ($25,000) and Christ's Church of Yukon ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ja Leppard Foundation Trust?
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ja Leppard Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing limits awards to needy organizations within that fellowship. Its 2024 grants included Christian education, mission work, evangelism, and leader training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ja Leppard Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's EIN?
Ja Leppard Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2044159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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