JBS Foundation Tr
JBS Foundation Tr is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2023 filing reports grants to organizations including schools, a university foundation, a food bank, and a community foundation.
JBS Foundation Tr at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,723,104
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $115,435
- -81.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $14,051
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $35,564
- +33.2% vs 2024
- 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 JBS Foundation Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (804) 273-7445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JBS Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 57 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 recipients listed here are in Georgia: Atlanta, College Park, and Athens. The foundation is based in Orlando, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is JBS Foundation Tr open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 90% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 7% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $470K (2020) to $608K (2023). In 2023 it made 20 grants totaling $608K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Westminster Schools Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Woodward Academy College Park, GA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Agape Youth and Family Center Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Cherokee Garden Library Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Georgia State University Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $28,000 |
| Athens Area Community Foundation Athens, GA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,723,104 | $115,435 | $35,564 | — | — | $14,051 | $102,079 | $189,263 |
| 2024 | $3,642,825 | $613,288 | $26,707 | — | — | $13,018 | $600,625 | $165,035 |
| 2023 | $3,056,104 | $-49,499 | $632,119 | $608,000 | 20 | $620,174 | $72,211 | $172,327 |
| 2022 | $3,723,109 | $272,225 | $527,678 | $493,000 | 19 | $506,741 | $259,187 | $178,621 |
| 2021 | $3,979,321 | $393,953 | $500,985 | $470,000 | 18 | $486,119 | $371,956 | $218,468 |
| 2020 | $4,086,966 | $110,797 | $516,095 | $470,000 | 17 | — | $97,574 | $199,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JBS Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $189K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions describe college-preparatory and other school education, support for students with dyslexia, emergency assistance for food service workers, hunger relief, and support for a university and local philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $608,000, averaging $30,400 per grant. The listed recipients included The Lovett School Inc ($50,000), Woodward Academy Inc ($50,000), The Westminster Schools Inc ($50,000), The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc ($30,000), Georgia State University Foundation Inc ($28,000), Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc ($25,000), Athens Area Community Foundation Inc ($25,000), and The Schenck School ($15,000).
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: The Lovett School describes a school community focused on students’ learning and character; Woodward Academy provides pre-K–12 college-preparatory education; and The Westminster Schools is a Christian independent day school. The Giving Kitchen Initiative provides emergency assistance to food service workers, while the Atlanta Community Food Bank works to fight hunger. Georgia State University Foundation supports Georgia State University, Athens Area Community Foundation works to grow giving and create lasting impact, and The Schenck School provides an educational foundation for students with dyslexia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee.
JBS Foundation Tr's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $23K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about JBS Foundation Tr
How large is JBS Foundation Tr?
JBS Foundation Tr reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JBS Foundation Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JBS Foundation Tr?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 ↑
Where does JBS Foundation Tr make grants?
The 2023 recipients listed here are in Georgia: Atlanta, College Park, and Athens. The foundation is based in Orlando, Florida.
What is JBS Foundation Tr's EIN?
JBS Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6301523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does JBS Foundation Tr 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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