Jess and Varda Fields Foundation
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation is a private foundation, based in Humble, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $21K.
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation at a glance
In short: Jess and Varda Fields Foundation gave $21K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,611
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,576
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,090
- Total assets
- $41,488
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jess and Varda Fields Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Church ($10K). Together the top 8 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jess and Varda Fields Foundation gives
- Giving grew 432% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 556% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $21K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Church Humble, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Charitable | $3,843 |
| Golfers Against Cancer Montgomery, TX | Charitable | $3,183 |
| The Shul of Bellaire Bellaire, TX | Charitable | $1,180 |
| Chabad House Austin, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Givergy Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $725 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Congregation Torah Vachesed Houston, TX | Charitable | $180 |
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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 | $41,488 | — | $20,611 | $20,611 | 8 | $20,611 | — | — |
| 2023 | $62,099 | — | $19,700 | $19,700 | 6 | $19,700 | — | $3,544 |
| 2022 | $81,799 | — | $6,250 | $6,250 | 5 | $6,250 | — | $4,183 |
| 2021 | $88,049 | $3 | $3,872 | $3,872 | 6 | $3,872 | $3 | $4,432 |
| 2020 | $91,918 | — | $21,462 | $21,456 | 7 | — | — | $5,055 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Fields
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Varda Fields
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JESS FIELDS Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JESS FIELDS Sr.
Presidenttrustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jess Fields (2020–2021) — Presidenttrustee
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 Jess and Varda Fields Foundation
How much does Jess and Varda Fields Foundation give each year?
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation gave $21K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
What is Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's typical grant size?
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,090, and its average grant was $2,576, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jess and Varda Fields Foundation give grants?
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Jess and Varda Fields Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's largest grantees?
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Church ($10,000), Baylor University ($3,843) and Golfers Against Cancer ($3,183), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jess and Varda Fields Foundation?
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's EIN?
Jess and Varda Fields Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4804897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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