JB Foundation Inc
JB Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Webster, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a scholarship fund, schools, and organizations working in areas such as health, women’s programs, and community support.
JB Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JB Foundation Inc gave $228K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,299
- +69.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +86.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,154
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,677,277
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (83% 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 JB Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 624, North Webster, IN 46555
Phone: (765) 760-3002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JB Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable-JB Fund ($187K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 65 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Indiana. In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 12% to recipients in Indiana. The remaining reported shares went to Idaho (1%), Illinois (1%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JB Foundation Inc gives
- 4% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1661% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $3K (2020) to $228K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable-JB Fund Warwick, RI | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $187,165 |
| Santa Barbara Scholorship Fund North Webster, IN | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Lotusland Nampa, ID | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Warwick, RI | To Further Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara School of Squash Muncie, IN | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Assoc-CA Central Coast Crete, IL | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Colorado Springs, CO | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society North Webster, IN | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Transition House Federal Way, WA | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| African Women Rising North Webster, IN | To Help Further Their Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $4,677,277 | $348,957 | $231,179 | $228,299 | 28 | $230,299 | $348,957 | $224,191 |
| 2023 | $3,796,197 | $144,666 | $137,975 | $134,415 | 15 | $137,415 | $144,666 | $184,385 |
| 2022 | $3,256,257 | $67,248 | $25,232 | $21,678 | 15 | $24,678 | $67,248 | $175,427 |
| 2021 | $3,937,786 | $46,115 | $14,966 | $12,966 | 4 | $14,966 | $46,115 | $193,295 |
| 2020 | $1,693,772 | $30,791 | $53,700 | $2,550 | 3 | — | — | $82,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $224K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Wabash College describes its mission as educating men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely. Second Harvest describes its mission as meeting community material and relational needs by providing quality goods at affordable prices in a welcoming space.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $228,299. The median grant was $1,000; individual grants ranged from $200 to $187,165. The largest reported grants included $187,165 to Vanguard Charitable-JB Fund, $15,000 to Santa Barbara Scholarship Fund, and $2,500 each to Lotusland, Planned Parenthood, and Santa Barbara School of Squash. Other recipients included the Alzheimer’s Association-CA Central Coast ($2,000), Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara ($2,000), National MS Society ($1,500), Transition House ($1,500), and Wabash College ($1,000). Second Harvest received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael N Baur, Vicki Baur, and Mary Jo Baur as directors.
JB Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Jo Baur
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Michael N. Baur
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Vicki Baur
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mb (2020) — Director
- Former: Mjb (2020) — Director
- Former: Vb (2020) — Director
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 $1K, to Michael N Baur (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JB Foundation Inc
How much does JB Foundation Inc give each year?
JB Foundation Inc gave $228K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 15 grants.
What is JB Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JB Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,154, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JB Foundation Inc give grants?
JB Foundation Inc gives mostly in Rhode Island: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were North Webster, IN (13 grants), Muncie, IN (3 grants) and Warwick, RI (2 grants).
Who are JB Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JB Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable-JB Fund ($187,165), Santa Barbara Scholorship Fund ($15,000) and Lotusland ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JB Foundation Inc?
JB Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JB Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Wabash College describes its mission as educating men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JB Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 JB Foundation Inc's EIN?
JB Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1152381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JB Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). JB Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jb-foundation-inc-morg_b79f216b084345da9779c0f5c44bd28f
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