Jewell Family Foundation
Jewell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Olathe, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $911K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $21K.
Jewell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jewell Family Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,500
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,700
- +37.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $910,836
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (94% 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 Jewell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwestern College ($30K). Together the top 5 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jewell Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $28K (2020) to $82K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern College Winfield, KS | Donation | $30,000 |
| Grace United Methodist Church Olathe, KS | Donation | $5,000 |
| USD 108 Endowment Association Washington, KS | Donation | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Donation | $2,500 |
| KSU Foundation Manhattan, KS | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $910,836 | $21,813 | $43,997 | $43,500 | 5 | $43,500 | $21,408 | $41,141 |
| 2023 | $794,500 | $1,771 | $46,453 | $44,400 | 7 | $44,400 | $12,790 | $37,969 |
| 2022 | $788,831 | $10,075 | $46,350 | $44,450 | 8 | $44,450 | $6,197 | $39,926 |
| 2021 | $869,682 | $-12,666 | $83,599 | $81,950 | 9 | $81,950 | $3,557 | $43,358 |
| 2020 | $955,488 | $2,503 | $28,721 | $27,500 | 4 | — | $6,795 | $46,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jewell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewell Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara A. McGrath-Jewell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad P. Jewell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael R. Jewell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert P. Jewell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Jewell Family Foundation
How much does Jewell Family Foundation give each year?
Jewell Family Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 7 grants.
What is Jewell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jewell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jewell Family Foundation give grants?
Jewell Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%).
Does Jewell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Jewell Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Jewell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jewell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southwestern College ($30,000), Grace United Methodist Church ($5,000) and USD 108 Endowment Association ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewell Family Foundation?
Jewell Family Foundation reported $911K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jewell Family Foundation's EIN?
Jewell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3832246. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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