JB Gold Foundation
JB Gold Foundation is a private foundation based in Garwood, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas, Washington, DC, and Alabama, including educational, religious, community-service, and policy organizations.
JB Gold Foundation at a glance
In short: JB Gold Foundation gave $408K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $407,500
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,045
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,216,049
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% 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 JB Gold Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to submit a written request with the requesting organization’s or individual’s name, address, and phone contact number. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: James B Gold
Mailing address: PO Box 401, Garwood, TX 77442
Phone: (979) 758-4066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JB Gold Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blessed Sacrament Academy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $405K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 30 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 6% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JB Gold Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2022) to $410K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $408K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament Academy San Antonio, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers Houston, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Garwood Volunteer Fire Department Garwood, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Courage for a Cure Foundation Eagle Lake, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Victoria Victoria, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Irondale, AL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| State Freedom Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Americas Frontline Doctors Houston, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,216,049 | $216,304 | $409,600 | $407,500 | 11 | $409,600 | $216,304 | $344,293 |
| 2023 | $7,409,345 | $111,705 | $411,400 | $410,000 | 12 | $411,400 | $111,705 | $315,446 |
| 2022 | $7,709,040 | $109,790 | $400,750 | $400,000 | 7 | $400,750 | $109,790 | $371,224 |
| 2021 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $5,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB Gold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $344K 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 included support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes firefighting and basic life support (Garwood Volunteer Fire Department), Catholic media and programming (Eternal Word Television Network), training conservative state lawmakers (State Freedom Caucus Foundation), and raising and managing endowed gifts for Texas A&M University (Texas A&M Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $407,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest listed grants were $100,000 each to Blessed Sacrament Academy and Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, and $50,000 to Garwood Volunteer Fire Department. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Courage for a Cure Foundation, Catholic Diocese of Victoria, Eternal Word Television Network, Texas A&M Foundation, Conservative Partnership Institute, and State Freedom Caucus Foundation; $5,000 to Americas Frontline Doctors; and $2,500 to Gladney Center for Adoption. Most listed awards were designated for general support or general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Gold as trustee.
JB Gold Foundation is led by James Gold, Trustee Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Gold
Trustee Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 JB Gold Foundation
How much does JB Gold Foundation give each year?
JB Gold Foundation gave $408K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $410K across 12 grants.
What is JB Gold Foundation's typical grant size?
JB Gold Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,045, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JB Gold Foundation give grants?
JB Gold Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does JB Gold Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JB Gold Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JB Gold Foundation's largest grantees?
JB Gold Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blessed Sacrament Academy ($100,000), Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers ($100,000) and Garwood Volunteer Fire Department ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JB Gold Foundation?
JB Gold Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $410K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $344K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JB Gold Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JB Gold Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JB Gold Foundation's EIN?
JB Gold Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3383607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does JB Gold Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JB Gold Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jb-gold-foundation-morg_beb7d84cbc004d06bace483dcba3e4ba
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