JLH Foundation is a private independent foundation established in April 2001 and based in Katy, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.4M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
-61.8% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$356K
-57.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JLH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports organizations primarily in Texas and Indiana, though it also funds nationally.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not stipulate application deadlines. Organizations are encouraged to approach the foundation directly for more information, as some foundations maintain continuous intake of proposals.
Review Cycle
. Organizations are encouraged to approach the foundation directly for more information, as some foundations maintain continuous intake of proposals.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations nationally, with particular emphasis on Texas and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income (as of December 2023):
- Total assets: $50,445,439
- Total revenues: $20,977,867
- Total expenses: $9,685,560
- Investment income and dividends: $1,705,984
Ranking: The foundation ranks 9,894 among the top 10,000 U.S. foundations by assets and 637 among Texas foundations by assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,370,668 | $50,445,439 | $53,244,944 |
| Revenue | $2,983,088 | $6,825,287 | $3,587,296 |
| Expenses | $4,070,071 | $9,685,560 | $6,777,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,632,425 | $9,322,412 | $6,387,073 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,586,445 | $1,491,049 | $3,446,040 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,828,976 | $2,724,897 | $2,831,114 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Texas Foundation ($2,000,000), Compassionate Touch ($500,000), Baylor College of Medicine ($315,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION SAN ANTONIO, TX | CHARITABLE | $90,000 |
| CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE | $80,000 |
| TRIO CENTRAL TEXAS CHAPTER TEMPLE, TX | CHARITABLE | $75,000 |
| CHILDRENS TRANSPLANT INITIATIVE SPRING, TX | CHARITABLE | $175,200 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE | $2,000,000 |
| DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| CHILDRENS ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION BLOOMINGTON, IN | CHARITABLE | $252,000 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE DALLAS FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX | CHARITABLE | $52,500 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE | $315,000 |
| COMPASSIONATE TOUCH HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Paula Hern, Chairman/Director
- Ellis Tudzin, Secretary/Treasurer/Director
- Tom Barbour, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 5489 Katy, TX 77491-5489
Phone: 281-752-4510
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does JLH Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation supports organizations primarily in Texas and Indiana, though it also funds nationally.
How do I apply for a grant from JLH Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $3,564,700 (most recent reporting period) • Typical award range: $17,600 to $7,000,000 • Median grant amount: $91,000 • Recent grantees include St Luke's Foundation ($550,000), The University of Texas Foundation ($406,890), and COTA - Children's Organ Transplant Association ($240,000) **Application Process:** The foundation does not stipulate application deadlines. Organizations are encouraged to approach the foundation directly for more information, as some …
Where does JLH Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations nationally, with particular emphasis on Texas and Indiana.
What size grants does JLH Foundation award?
In 2024, JLH Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $356K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is JLH Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, JLH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is JLH Foundation's EIN?
JLH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0668991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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