Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellaire, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $390K.
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation at a glance
In short: Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation gave $300K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $150K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $300,000
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $4,500,721
- +28.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Museum of fine Arts Houston ($250K). Together the top 2 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $300K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Restrickedannual Gala Indowment | $250,000 |
| Brookwood Brookshire, TX | Unrestricked | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,500,721 | $1,120,505 | $325,580 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,000 | $390,047 | $263,658 |
| 2025 | $3,496,923 | $801,228 | $221,405 | $200,000 | 2 | $200,000 | $229,487 | $232,100 |
| 2024 | $2,998,570 | $945,815 | $219,029 | $200,000 | 2 | $200,000 | $347,751 | $194,264 |
| 2021 | $1,913,724 | $237,881 | $102,476 | $91,000 | 3 | — | $135,149 | $106,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation is led by James McLean, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James McLean
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Leeds V Leeds
Chairman
Preisdent & Treasuror → Chairman & President, 2024
Chairman & President → Chairman, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa McLean
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garry Anderson
Drector
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jacqueline Milhoan (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: J Venn Leds (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation
How much does Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation give each year?
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation gave $300K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $200K across 2 grants.
How large is Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation?
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation operate?
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation's EIN?
Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0537395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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