The JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1997, it operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including religious organizations, education, health, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
-6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$331K
+20.3% YoY
Grant Count
53
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+18.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Roman Catholic organizations, as well as for education, health, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions exclusively to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$3,000
Average Grant
$6,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, Indiana, and Tennessee, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states, with primary focus on Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5.82 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $23,500
- Annual Expenses: $419,000
Historical Financial Data:
- Annual Income: $497,000 (reported in recent filings)
- Total Assets: $5.4 million (alternate reporting)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,425,670 | $5,824,454 | $6,220,122 |
| Revenue | $148,328 | $23,484 | $1,705,322 |
| Expenses | $547,112 | $419,152 | $416,886 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $355,915 | $300,051 | $319,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $134,068 | $102,239 | $75,609 |
| Distributable Amount | $421,844 | $377,550 | $308,157 |
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
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: J M Haggar Jr
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JM HAGGAR III | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,VP,TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LYDIA H NOVAKOV | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MARIAN H BRYAN | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,VP,SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made a grant to the Southern Federation Foundation in 2023 for community/local initiatives.
The Hanger Foundation Awards Over $150,000 in Final Round of Grants to completeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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