Jean Lykes Grace Foundation
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas (EIN 30-0437493). Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean Lykes Grace Foundation gave $150K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,172
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,908,868
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jean Lykes Grace Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4221 Riley Street, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713) 243-3223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jean Lykes Grace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Andrew's Episcopal Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares were Colorado (8%), Tennessee (4%), Washington, DC (4%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jean Lykes Grace Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Support | $35,190 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Community Health Outreach Houston, TX | Support | $8,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Support | $8,000 |
| St John the Divine Houston, TX | Support | $8,000 |
| Red Collar Rescue Houston, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Amistad Mission Nashville, TN | Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center Houston, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| KSBJ Education Fdn Humble, TX | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,908,868 | $195,784 | $175,666 | $150,000 | 29 | $150,000 | $170,118 | $142,600 |
| 2024 | $1,895,838 | $210,017 | $156,916 | $138,000 | 25 | $138,000 | $191,101 | $133,124 |
| 2023 | $1,844,339 | $293,700 | $141,995 | $120,000 | 26 | $120,000 | $271,705 | $114,304 |
| 2022 | $1,692,634 | $143,488 | $116,958 | $100,000 | 29 | $100,000 | $126,530 | $114,593 |
| 2021 | $1,666,104 | $133,823 | $148,773 | $133,000 | 35 | $133,000 | $118,050 | $122,967 |
| 2020 | $1,578,279 | $75,834 | $112,836 | $102,000 | 40 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Lykes Grace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include religious activities, education, health, community services, animal welfare, and international relief.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church says it supports the church’s religious activities, while Baylor University describes its mission as integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment to educate students for leadership and service. Christian Community Service Center says it serves people who are poor, hungry, disabled, or otherwise in need. Red Collar Rescue describes its work as rescuing and caring for stray, abandoned, and abused dogs. Other 2024 recipients include Texas Children’s Hospital, which says it works to improve the health of children and women through patient care, education, and research, and Special Cheers, which provides developmental opportunities for children and young adults, including those with physical, emotional, and developmental challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $138,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $32,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $32,000 to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, $10,000 to Baylor University, $8,000 each to Compassion International and St. John the Divine, and $6,000 to Epiphany Community Health Outreach. Other grants included $5,000 each to Red Collar Rescue, Amistad Mission, Christian Community Service Center, Mercy Ships, KSBJ Education Foundation, Special Cheers, and the International Campaign for Tibet. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 29 grants totaling $150,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists The Rev. James M. L. Grace as president, Charlotte Grove as secretary, and Colin Sunderland as director.
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation is led by The Rev James M. L. Grace, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Rev James M. L. Grace
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Sunderland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Grove
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James M. L. Grace (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jean Lykes Grace Foundation
How much does Jean Lykes Grace Foundation give each year?
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation gave $150K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 25 grants.
What is Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's typical grant size?
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,172, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jean Lykes Grace Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jean Lykes Grace Foundation give grants?
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Jean Lykes Grace Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (29 grants).
Who are Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's largest grantees?
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Andrew's Episcopal Church ($35,190), Baylor University ($10,000) and Epiphany Community Health Outreach ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jean Lykes Grace Foundation?
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jean Lykes Grace Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include religious activities, education, health, community services, animal welfare, and international relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jean Lykes Grace Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's EIN?
Jean Lykes Grace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0437493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jean Lykes Grace 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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