JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Crockett, TX EIN: 26-3907247

The JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Crockett, Texas. Established in 2009, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions as an independent grantmaking foundation.

Key facts about JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable

EIN: 26-3907247
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $210,856
Grants made (2024): 48
Average grant: $4,393
Median grant: $2,150
New grantees (estimate): 25% first-time grantees (12 of 48, 2024)
Total assets: $1,777,175
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's 48 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Crockett, TX (27 grants), Lovelady, TX (7 grants), Grapeland, TX (4 grants) and Trinity, TX (2 grants). 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Equipment" (11 grants), "Equipment/Supplies" (6 grants) and "Building Fund" (5 grants).

Is JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 12 of 48 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.

67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$211K

-8.7% YoY

Grant Count

+4.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-12.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation was established by J.B. and Kathryn Sallas, long-time residents of Crockett and Houston County, Texas. According to the foundation's stated philosophy, it aims to:

Assist schools, churches, libraries, hospitals, and other institutions in Crockett and Houston County, Texas
Help young people in Crockett and Houston County obtain an education and develop a "balanced life" that cultivates qualities of leadership, morality, and citizenship

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Equipment and supplies
Building funds
Scholarships
Perpetual care
Educational supplies
Operating expenses
Books and equipment
Social assistance
Medical assistance
Children's programs

Grantmaking

The foundation made 39 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's funding is concentrated in Crockett and Houston County, Texas, with a particular emphasis on serving the local community and its young people.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $211K (100%)

Share of all 48 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Texas

Cities

CrockettLoveladyGrapelandTrinityKennardLatexoWeldonTempleFlorenceLufkinHuntsvilleNacogdochesPenningtonRuskCrocketKerrvilleMaydelleNacagdoches

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $1,777,175
Total Revenues: $228,661
Total Expenses: $245,405
Investment Income and Dividends: $65,174

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,777,175	$1,793,919	$1,913,121
Revenue	$228,661	$143,339	$129,130
Expenses	$245,405	$262,541	$248,850
Qualifying Distributions	$224,862	$244,058	$224,788
Net Investment Income	$209,564	$124,142	$108,673
Distributable Amount	$120,498	$116,700	$123,847

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

216 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Moore Frye Eckles Scholarship ($45,759), Houston County Share Inc ($24,275), Piney Wood Leo Club ($9,468).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MOORE FRYE ECKLES SCHOLARSHIP Crockett, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$45,759
HOUSTON COUNTY SHARE INC Crockett, TX	MEDICAL ASSISTANCE	$24,275
PINEY WOOD LEO CLUB Crockett, TX	EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES	$9,468
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Crockett, TX	OPERATING	$8,280
KALINS CENTER Crockett, TX	EDUCATIONAL/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE	$7,000
TOYS FOR TOTS Crockett, TX	SUPPLIES	$7,000
LONESTAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Trinity, TX	BUILDING FUND	$6,500
PEARSON CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH Lovelady, TX	BUILDING FUND	$6,000
CROCKETT ISD Crockett, TX	EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES	$5,600
FRIENDS OF HOUSTON COUNTY CHILD WEL Crockett, TX	SUPPLIES	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation maintains a mailing address at PO Box 1087, Crockett, TX 75835, and can be reached at 936-544-2627. No specific officers or board members are identified in available sources.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jan Maiden	Trustee	7	$8,611
Kathy E Miller	Trustee	7	$8,611
Kristen Wells	Trustee	7	$8,610

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable fund?

The foundation was established by J.B. and Kathryn Sallas, long-time residents of Crockett and Houston County, Texas. According to the foundation's stated philosophy, it aims to: • Assist schools, churches, libraries, hospitals, and other institutions in Crockett and Houston County, Texas • Help young people in Crockett and Houston County obtain an education and develop a "balanced life" that cultivates qualities of leadership, morality, and citizenship The foundation's primary funding areas in…

How do I apply for a grant from JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable?

The foundation made 39 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: | Grantee | Purpose | Amount | |---------|---------|--------| | Houston County Share | Medical Assistance | $24,275 | | Central Baptist Church | Operating | $8,280 | | Kalin's Center | Educational/Medical Assistance | $7,000 | | Piney Woods Fine Arts Association | Children's Program | $4,000 | | Evergreen Memorial Cemetery | Perpetual Care | $3,000 | The foundation also supports scholarship programs at regional institutions, includin…

Where does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable make grants?

The foundation's funding is concentrated in Crockett and Houston County, Texas, with a particular emphasis on serving the local community and its young people.

What size grants does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable award?

In 2024, JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable awarded 48 grants totaling $211K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's EIN?

JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3907247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.