Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation
The Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 recipients included organizations working in Jewish community services, education, hunger relief, health, the arts, and other areas.
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation gave $558K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $558,220
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,291
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $5,676,127
- +20.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (23 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% 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 Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5220 Mckinney Ave Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 378-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Emanu-El ($118K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 163 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (56%), Kansas (12%), Missouri (11%), New York (6%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 42 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 190% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $422K (2020) to $601K (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanu-El Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $118,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $60,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Umkc Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Kansas City Overland Park, KS | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| COMMIT2DALLAS (Commit Partnership) Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Center for Growing Talent (PMA) Newark, DE | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength Washington, DC | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Inc Monterey, CA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,676,127 | $2,198,808 | $656,787 | $558,220 | 42 | $599,127 | $964,525 | $315,137 |
| 2023 | $4,717,353 | $946,738 | $635,924 | $479,512 | 38 | $520,419 | $335,131 | $289,376 |
| 2022 | $4,701,763 | $2,047,131 | $637,657 | $600,773 | 33 | $600,773 | $1,123,075 | $274,659 |
| 2021 | $4,187,932 | $210,422 | $525,410 | $501,948 | 21 | $501,948 | $163,960 | $323,205 |
| 2020 | $4,462,269 | $3,219,498 | $450,170 | $422,419 | 29 | — | $1,092,297 | $184,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $315K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas says it coordinates fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad. The UMKC Foundation says it supports academic programs and educational opportunities at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Other 2024 recipients include No Kid Hungry, a hunger-relief organization, and the Nasher Sculpture Center.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $558,220. Grants ranged from $180 to $118,000, with a median grant of $3,750.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $118,000 to Temple Emanu-El, $60,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, and $50,000 each to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, UMKC Foundation, Jewish Community Center of Kansas City, and Commit2Dallas. These grants were listed as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay A. Pack, Ruth A. Pack, and Brian M. Lidji as directors, and Lucille Schanzer as an officer.
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian M. Lidji
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay A. Pack
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth A. Pack
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucille Schanzer
Officer
On filings since 2023
$41K (2023) → $41K (2024)
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 $41K, to Lucille Schanzer (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation
How much does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation give each year?
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation gave $558K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $480K across 38 grants.
What is Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $13,291, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation give grants?
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (12%) and Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (17 grants), Kansas City, MO (3 grants), Overland Park, KS (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Emanu-El ($118,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas ($60,000) and George W Bush Presidential Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation?
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $599K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas says it coordinates fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's EIN?
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0441897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jay and Ruth Pack 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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