Jean Family Foundation
Jean Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions of cash to community support and outreach.
Jean Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean Family Foundation gave $113K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,676
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,260
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,992,598
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (64% 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 Jean Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2600 North Loop West Suite 600, Houston, TX 77092
Phone: (713) 789-7077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jean Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Island Country Club Charitable Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 79 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (64%) and Maine (27%). Smaller shares went to North Carolina (4%), Michigan (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jean Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $77K (2021) to $193K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Country Club Charitable Foundation Marco Island, FL | To support the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families. | $22,500 |
| Marco Dementia Respite Marco Island, FL | To support compassionate care and services to individuals living with dementia. | $16,600 |
| University of Maine Foundation Orono, ME | To support the teaching, research, and public service goals through philanthropic support. | $16,000 |
| American Cancer Society Marco Island, FL | To support cancer research, patient support services, and public health initiatives. | $10,000 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa, FL | To Advance Cancer Research, Patient Care, and Education. | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Health System Lewiston, ME | To support behavioral health services, create safer spaces, and offer enhanced treatments. | $10,000 |
| Marco Island Historical Society Marco Island, FL | To support the mission of preserving and enhancing cultural heritage. | $6,300 |
| San Marco Catholic Church Marco Island, FL | To support the spiritual needs of its parishioners and the broader community. | $5,000 |
| Veterum Sapientia Institutum Belmont, NC | To support the teaching of latin and greek languages to catholics. | $5,000 |
| The Dempsey Center Lewiston, ME | To support education, and wellness services to families impacted by cancer. | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,992,598 | $562,931 | $123,214 | $112,676 | 18 | $114,176 | $556,867 | $88,028 |
| 2023 | $1,883,318 | $94,428 | $94,914 | $85,670 | 13 | $86,720 | $88,116 | $88,229 |
| 2022 | $1,776,136 | $69,378 | $102,893 | $89,200 | 14 | $91,400 | $59,234 | $90,978 |
| 2021 | $2,038,691 | $119,742 | $82,927 | $77,246 | 17 | $77,246 | $116,710 | $93,276 |
| 2020 | $1,832,482 | $278,655 | $205,545 | $193,230 | 17 | — | $270,824 | $74,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including cancer research and support, health services, community support, history and cultural heritage, education, and religious life.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: the University of Maine Foundation says it encourages philanthropic support for the University of Maine and other charitable organizations while carrying out donor wishes. St. Mary’s Health System describes its work as advancing comprehensive, preventative, and healing services through its affiliated organizations. The Marco Island Historical Society says it works to preserve local history and heritage and promote historical awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $112,676. Grants ranged from $276 to $22,500, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest were $22,500 to Island Country Club Charitable Foundation, $16,600 to Marco Dementia Respite, $16,000 to the University of Maine Foundation, and $10,000 each to the American Cancer Society, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, and St. Mary’s Health System.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond Jean as director and Louise Jean as secretary.
Jean Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Jean
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Jean
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jean Family Foundation
How much does Jean Family Foundation give each year?
Jean Family Foundation gave $113K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 13 grants.
What is Jean Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jean Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,260, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jean Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Jean Family Foundation give grants?
Jean Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marco Island, FL (5 grants), Lewiston, ME (2 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Jean Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Jean Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jean Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jean Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Island Country Club Charitable Foundation ($22,500), Marco Dementia Respite ($16,600) and University of Maine Foundation ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jean Family Foundation?
Jean Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jean Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including cancer research and support, health services, community support, history and cultural heritage, education, and religious life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jean Family Foundation?
The foundation gives 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 Jean Family Foundation's EIN?
Jean Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1600655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jean Family Foundation 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jean Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jean-family-foundation-morg_9bd26e504e8d432495e4d4e69e804cc5
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