Jean Family Foundation

Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 46-1600655

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.

Key facts about Jean Family Foundation

In short: Jean Family Foundation gave $113K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
46-1600655
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$112,676
Grants made (2024)
18
Average grant
$6,260
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024)
Primary geography
Florida (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$113K

+31.5% YoY

Grant Count

18

+38.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-5.0% YoY

Is Jean Family Foundation open to new grantees?

28%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.

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.

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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

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

Marco IslandFalmouthOcean ParkOronoSt Port HuronTampaHagerstownLewistonApopkaNaplesPortlandSarasotaAmericusAuburnBelmontCamdenChesterfieldEsteroLos AngelesOwasso

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K17 grants2020 17 grants2021 13 grants2023 18 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2021) to $193K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $113K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Island Country Club Charitable Foundation: $23KIsland Country Club CharitableFoundation$23KMarco Dementia Respite: $17KMarco Dementia Respite$17KUniversity of Maine Foundation: $16KUniversity of Maine Foundation$16KAmerican Cancer Society: $10KAmerican Cancer Society$10KH Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute: $10KH Lee Moffitt Cancer Center &Research Institute$10KSt Mary's Health System: $10KSt Mary's Health System$10KMarco Island Historical Society: $6KMarco Island HistoricalSociety$6KSan Marco Catholic Church: $5KSan Marco Catholic Church$5KVeterum Sapientia Institutum: $5KVeterum Sapientia Institutum$5KThe Dempsey Center: $3KThe Dempsey Center$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Island Country Club Charitable Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $104K.

Grant Size Distribution

65 grants across all recorded years

64<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 65 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Island Country Club Charitable Foundation Marco Island, FLTo support the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families.$22,500
Marco Dementia Respite Marco Island, FLTo support compassionate care and services to individuals living with dementia.$16,600
University of Maine Foundation Orono, METo support the teaching, research, and public service goals through philanthropic support.$16,000
American Cancer Society Marco Island, FLTo support cancer research, patient support services, and public health initiatives.$10,000
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa, FLTo Advance Cancer Research, Patient Care, and Education.$10,000
St Mary's Health System Lewiston, METo support behavioral health services, create safer spaces, and offer enhanced treatments.$10,000
Marco Island Historical Society Marco Island, FLTo support the mission of preserving and enhancing cultural heritage.$6,300
San Marco Catholic Church Marco Island, FLTo support the spiritual needs of its parishioners and the broader community.$5,000
Veterum Sapientia Institutum Belmont, NCTo support the teaching of latin and greek languages to catholics.$5,000
The Dempsey Center Lewiston, METo support education, and wellness services to families impacted by cancer.$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $112,676 18
2023 $85,670 13
2021 $77,246 17

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 2600 North Loop West Suite 600, Houston, TX 77092
Phone: (713) 789-7077

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 filing. 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 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jean Family Foundation that year got $3K 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 filing 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 filing 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 filing. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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