JF Maddox Foundation
The JF Maddox Foundation is a private foundation based in Hobbs, New Mexico, established in 1963 by Jack and Mabel Maddox. It works to benefit Lea County residents through grantmaking and community initiatives, with a mission centered on education, community development, and social services.
JF Maddox Foundation at a glance
In short: JF Maddox Foundation gave $4.2M across 159 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New Mexico. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,160,529
- -53.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 159
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,167
- -53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $247,296,657
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (41 of 123, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JF Maddox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests and invites organizations to submit an application through its online grant application. Grant criteria state that requests should be for projects consistent with its mission and from public charities and/or governmental entities. Grants are not ordinarily made to individuals, for ongoing agency support, for endowment funds, or to other private foundations. The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its Jack Maddox Distinguished Scholarship Program is a separate program for eligible students, not a grant program for outside applicants.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications must be received by June 30 preceding the applicant’s high school junior year.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications must be received by June 30 preceding the applicant’s high school junior year.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah Anderson
Mailing address: PO Box 2588, Hobbs, NM 88241-2588
Phone: (575) 393-6338
Website: https://jfmaddox.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from JF Maddox Foundation
Who JF Maddox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($516K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 36 grants to individuals ($278,164), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
941 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 847 grants of 941 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to benefit Lea County, New Mexico. It says preference is given to charitable organizations in southeastern New Mexico, while noting that this does not exclusively limit grant recipients. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico; the next-largest state shares were Illinois at 7%, and Missouri, Texas, and Massachusetts at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 159 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JF Maddox Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 123 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2020) to $9.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 159 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Hobbs, NM | Construction Costs | $515,500 |
| City of Lovington Lovington, NM | 2024 Hispanic Heritage Concert Series and lovington youth center | $400,000 |
| United Way of Lea County Inc Hobbs, NM | Campaign Support and 2024 Hobbs August Nites Family Entertainment | $386,221 |
| Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching Chicago, IL | Addressing the Shortage of Highly-Effective Teachers in New Mexico | $300,000 |
| Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research Las Cruces, NM | Burrell Residency Program | $286,125 |
| Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hobbs, NM | 2023 Mariachi Christmas, Fiestas de Septiembre 2024, 2024 Downtown Events | $146,719 |
| New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM | Western Heritage Museum Holiday Ice Skating Rink Purchase 60%, NMJC Spring Concert Series 2024, AND 2024 Hobbs August Nites | $124,197 |
| Encore Entertainment Inc Hobbs, NM | General Operating Support | $121,000 |
| Boys Club of Hobbs Inc Hobbs, NM | Plumbing at childcare center, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $116,155 |
| Lovington Mainstreet Corporation Lovington, NM | Lea Theatre Revitalization AND Smokin' on the Plaza 2024 | $95,878 |
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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 | $247,296,657 | $14,360,756 | $13,164,858 | $4,160,529 | 159 | $7,590,282 | $9,319,790 | $13,332,785 |
| 2023 | $246,101,367 | $9,585,770 | $16,682,563 | $8,871,509 | 158 | $11,504,992 | $6,053,680 | $12,697,942 |
| 2022 | $253,197,980 | $16,076,297 | $17,398,292 | $9,889,940 | 217 | $12,753,603 | $11,472,707 | $12,823,844 |
| 2021 | $254,534,261 | $29,688,484 | $15,540,990 | $8,317,180 | 197 | $11,356,407 | $23,518,441 | $13,315,724 |
| 2020 | $240,372,497 | $15,567,055 | $10,112,889 | $2,927,990 | 210 | — | $10,996,722 | $11,752,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JF Maddox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to innovate primarily in education, community development, and social services so people are attracted to and thrive in Lea County. Its grantmaking plan identifies five areas:
- Social Services: Strengthen an accessible service network through capacity building, partnerships, and service coordination.
- Diversified Economy: Support long-term, sustainable economic growth by working with local and regional stakeholders.
- Community Assets and Aesthetics: Create community assets that attract, impress, and intrigue.
- Education: Support high-quality educational experiences, with a focus on early literacy and career readiness.
- Safe, Healthy, and Engaged Community: Help leaders and organizations identify needs and improve access to services.
The Foundation makes grants to public charities and governmental entities for projects consistent with its mission. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported: United Way of Lea County says it primarily raises funds for local charitable organizations; Encore Entertainment says it provides performing arts events in southeast New Mexico; and Sheris House of Hope says it works on domestic-violence awareness and prevention and provides education and hope to victims and their children.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s 2024 filing reports 159 grants totaling $4,160,529. Grant amounts ranged from $205 to $515,500, with a median of $5,000. Separately, a Foundation article looking back on 2024 reported that it had approved more than $9.7 million in grants that year.
Among the largest grants listed for 2024 were $515,500 to Habitat for Humanity International for construction costs; $400,000 to the City of Lovington for its Hispanic Heritage Concert Series and youth center; $386,221 to United Way of Lea County for campaign support and Hobbs August Nites family entertainment; and $300,000 to the Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching to address New Mexico’s shortage of highly effective teachers. The filing also lists $286,125 to the Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research for a residency program.
The Foundation says it gives grants of varying sizes for projects ranging from operating support to service expansion. It looks for proposals that align with its strategic plan, could significantly benefit Lea County residents, and are expected to become self-supporting within a reasonable timeframe. It also values opportunities to leverage other funding and collaborate with other agencies.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JF Maddox Foundation is led by Tj Parks, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); all 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tj Parks
CEO
Interim CEO → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $312K (2024)
Ann M Utterback
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Benjamin W Maddox
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $56K (2024)
Catherine M Maddox
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $84K (2024)
John L Maddox
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Paul V Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Thomas M Maddox
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Mariasusana Arvizu
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$47K (2023) → $47K (2024)
Kerri Gray
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$78K (2024)
David Reed
COO & Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Mayra Lovas
Vice President - Grants
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kyle Shepard (2021–2023) — CFO, Vice President - Finance & Treasurer
- Former: Elaine B Agather (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James M Maddox (2020–2022) — General Counsel & Director
- Former: Ray Caraway (2020–2022) — CEO & Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Grassham (2020) — Secretary & Vice President Grants
- Former: Kerri L Frizzell (2020) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Robert J Reid (2020) — CEO & Partial Year
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $312K, to TJ Parks (CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JF Maddox Foundation
How much does JF Maddox Foundation give each year?
JF Maddox Foundation gave $4.2M across 159 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.9M across 158 grants.
What is JF Maddox Foundation's typical grant size?
JF Maddox Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,167, across 159 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JF Maddox Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does JF Maddox Foundation give grants?
JF Maddox Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hobbs, NM (29 grants), Albuquerque, NM (8 grants), Taos, NM (6 grants) and Amarillo, TX (6 grants).
Does JF Maddox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of JF Maddox Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 159) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants), "2022 Maddox Scholar" (4 grants) and "2021 Maddox Scholar" (4 grants).
Who are JF Maddox Foundation's largest grantees?
JF Maddox Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($515,500), City of Lovington ($400,000) and United Way of Lea County Inc ($386,221), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 36 grants to individuals ($278,164), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JF Maddox Foundation?
JF Maddox Foundation reported $247.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JF Maddox Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to innovate primarily in education, community development, and social services so people are attracted to and thrive in Lea County. Its grantmaking plan identifies five areas: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JF Maddox Foundation?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests and invites organizations to submit an application through its online grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JF Maddox Foundation's EIN?
JF Maddox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6023767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JF Maddox Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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