JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable is a private foundation based in Crockett, Texas. Its stated philosophy is to assist schools, churches, libraries, hospitals, and other organizations in Crockett and Houston County, and to help young people in the area pursue education and develop leadership, morality, and citizenship.
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable at a glance
In short: JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable gave $296K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $296,102
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,580
- +49.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,888
- Total assets
- $1,726,874
- -2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications in writing; applicants should include a copy of their organization’s determination letter for Section 501(c)(3) status. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated funding philosophy emphasizes organizations and young people in Crockett and Houston County, Texas.
- Contact
Application contact: Jb Kathryn Sallas Charitable Fdtn
Mailing address: PO Box 1087, Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: (936) 544-2627
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moore Frye Eckles Scholarship ($74K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 220 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s stated philosophy emphasizes schools, churches, libraries, hospitals, and other organizations in Crockett and Houston County, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 44 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 257% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2019) to $296K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Frye Eckles Scholarship Crockett, TX | Scholarships | $74,397 |
| Crockett Police Department Crockett, TX | Equipment | $20,003 |
| Piney Wood Leo Club Crockett, TX | Equipment/Supplies | $20,000 |
| Houston County Sheriffs Crockett, TX | Equipment | $18,800 |
| Houston County Share Inc Crockett, TX | Medical Assistance | $17,750 |
| Central Baptist Church Crockett, TX | Operating | $12,000 |
| John H Wooters Crockett Public Libr Crockett, TX | Equipment/Books | $10,500 |
| Florence Public Library Eula Hunt B Florence, TX | Equipment/Books | $9,500 |
| Adopt a Grandparent Grapeland, TX | Supplies | $9,000 |
| Grapeland Public Library Grapeland, TX | Book & Equipment | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,726,874 | $281,880 | $332,181 | $296,102 | 45 | $310,263 | $264,075 | $120,872 |
| 2024 | $1,777,175 | $228,661 | $245,405 | $210,856 | 48 | $224,862 | $209,564 | $120,498 |
| 2023 | $1,793,919 | $143,339 | $262,541 | $230,847 | 46 | $244,058 | $124,142 | $116,700 |
| 2022 | $1,913,121 | $129,130 | $248,850 | $211,378 | 39 | $224,788 | $108,673 | $123,847 |
| 2021 | $2,032,841 | $219,718 | $243,058 | $208,577 | 42 | $222,084 | $198,500 | $132,884 |
| 2020 | $2,056,181 | $89,596 | $219,051 | $186,077 | 41 | — | $68,599 | $120,466 |
| 2019 | $2,185,636 | $144,010 | $219,346 | $179,876 | 33 | — | $121,026 | $127,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — 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 says it aims to help young people in Crockett and Houston County get an education and develop a “balanced life” that fosters leadership, morality, and citizenship. Its grants show support for educational, community, health, religious, and cultural organizations.
Among its grantees, Scott & White Healthcare Foundation describes its mission as supporting Baylor Scott & White Health and advancing patient care, research, education, and training. Piney Woods Fine Arts Association says it promotes awareness of performing and visual arts to enrich people’s lives in Houston County and surrounding areas. Glenwood Cemetery describes its work as establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating a cemetery.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $296,102. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $74,397, with a median of $2,888.
The largest listed award was $74,397 to Moore Frye Eckles Scholarship for scholarships. Other notable grants included $20,003 to Crockett Police Department for equipment; $20,000 to Piney Wood Leo Club for equipment and supplies; $18,800 to Houston County Sheriffs for equipment; and $17,750 to Houston County Share Inc for medical assistance. Central Baptist Church received $12,000 for operating costs, and John H Wooters Crockett Public Library received $10,500 for equipment and books. Scott & White Healthcare Foundation received $7,711, and Piney Woods Fine Arts Association received $3,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jan Maiden, Kathy E Miller, and Kristen Wells as trustees.
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Maiden
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Kathy E. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Kristen Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wilson Norris (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Jan Maiden (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable
How much does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable give each year?
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable gave $296K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $211K across 48 grants.
What is JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's typical grant size?
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,888, and its average grant was $6,580, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable that year got $7K on average.
Where does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable give grants?
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crockett, TX (23 grants), Lovelady, TX (7 grants), Grapeland, TX (5 grants) and Trinity, TX (2 grants).
Does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Equipment" (12 grants), "Building Fund" (6 grants) and "Equipment/Supplies" (6 grants).
Who are JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's largest grantees?
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Moore Frye Eckles Scholarship ($74,397), Crockett Police Department ($20,003) and Piney Wood Leo Club ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable?
JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable fund?
The foundation says it aims to help young people in Crockett and Houston County get an education and develop a “balanced life” that fosters leadership, morality, and citizenship. Its grants show support for educational, community, health, religious, and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JB & Kathryn Sallas Charitable?
The foundation accepts applications in writing; applicants should include a copy of their organization’s determination letter for Section 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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