Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation
Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation is a private foundation based in Monterey Park, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working on family stability, historic preservation and education, and affordable housing.
Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $144,826
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,679
- -142.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $602
- -53.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $76
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1756 Fulton Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755
Phone: (575) 378-3750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 51 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees are in Texas: Fort Worth, Glen Rose, and Fredericksburg. These grants do not establish the foundation’s overall geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation gives
- Giving grew 615% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $30K (2020) to $245K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Theater Alto, NM | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Church of Christ Mullin, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Church of Christ Clearfield, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| West Fort Worth Center of Hope Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Gainesville, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Somervell History Foundation Glen Rose, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant COU Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Gainesville, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $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 | $144,826 | $4,679 | $76 | — | — | — | $602 | $10,016 |
| 2024 | $130,245 | $-10,906 | $248,400 | $245,000 | 10 | $245,000 | $1,285 | $15,421 |
| 2023 | $381,883 | $9,057 | $53,750 | $39,500 | 14 | $39,500 | — | — |
| 2022 | $406,346 | $16,745 | $68,150 | $54,000 | 17 | $54,000 | $2,508 | — |
| 2021 | $521,853 | $15,983 | $34,384 | $34,250 | 10 | $34,250 | $2,251 | — |
| 2020 | $545,609 | $17,764 | $30,875 | $30,000 | 9 | — | $77 | $26,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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. Among its 2024 grantees, West Fort Worth Center of Hope described its work as helping families find stability and move toward self-sufficiency. Somervell History Foundation described its mission as supporting education and the preservation of historic resources in Glen Rose and Somervell County, Texas. Habitat for Humanity in Fredericksburg described its work as providing decent, affordable housing for lower-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $245,000 through 10 grants, averaging $24,500 per grant. In 2023, it gave $39,500 through 14 grants. The 2025 filing reports no grants.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to West Fort Worth Center of Hope, $10,000 to Somervell History Foundation, and $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Fredericksburg.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jenny Rapp as secretary, Steve Cocanower as president, and Mike Cocanower as treasurer.
Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation is led by Steve Cocanower, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Cocanower
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jenny Rapp
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mike Cocanower
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David B. Morrow (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Gordon (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Sccocanower (2020–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
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 Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation
How large is Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation?
Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, West Fort Worth Center of Hope described its work as helping families find stability and move toward self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees are in Texas: Fort Worth, Glen Rose, and Fredericksburg. These grants do not establish the foundation’s overall geographic focus.
How much is Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation's EIN?
Jewell Miears Fielder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2211410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jewell Miears Fielder 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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