JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation
The JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in healthcare and wellness, education, community initiatives, faith, domestic violence and sex trafficking, and poverty alleviation.
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation gave $331K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,915
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,244
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $5,425,670
- -6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (12 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% 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 JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5500 Preston Road Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 252-3250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($39K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 252 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 90% of grant dollars. Recipients in North Carolina received 3%, Massachusetts 3%, New York 1%, and Colorado 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 53 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 $240K (2020) to $331K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Irving, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $38,500 |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX | Education | $30,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $20,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation Arlington, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $20,000 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | Community/Local Initiatives | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Chruch Dallas, TX | Faith/Spiritual | $12,500 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter Dallas, TX | Domestic Violence/Sex Trafficking | $11,815 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Healthcare/Wellness | $11,000 |
| The Bridge Dallas, TX | Poverty Alleviation | $10,000 |
| Parish Episcopal School Dallas, TX | Education | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,425,670 | $148,328 | $547,112 | $330,915 | 53 | $355,915 | $134,068 | $421,844 |
| 2023 | $5,824,454 | $23,484 | $419,152 | $275,051 | 52 | $300,051 | $102,239 | $377,550 |
| 2022 | $6,220,122 | $1,705,322 | $416,886 | $295,750 | 48 | $319,500 | $75,609 | $308,157 |
| 2021 | $4,931,686 | $613,071 | $433,483 | $276,550 | 46 | $296,550 | $468,655 | $345,825 |
| 2020 | $4,752,098 | $-22,682 | $360,518 | $240,000 | 53 | — | $36,879 | $292,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $422K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of charitable purposes. For example, Texas Health Resources Foundation says it cultivates philanthropy and community relationships to support programs and services offered by Texas Health Resources entities. Parish Episcopal School describes its work as guiding young people to become creative learners and leaders, while The Crystal Charity Ball says it supports Dallas County organizations concerned with the care, development, or welfare of children. Catholic Charities of Dallas says it addresses poverty, hunger, and homelessness by serving, educating, and empowering people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $330,915. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $38,500, with a median of $3,500. Among the largest grants were $38,500 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for healthcare and wellness, $30,000 to Ursuline Academy of Dallas for education, and $20,000 each to UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources Foundation for healthcare and wellness. Other grants included $15,000 to The Crystal Charity Ball, $12,500 to Christ the King Catholic Church, and $11,815 to Genesis Women's Shelter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JM Haggar III as assistant director, vice president, and treasurer; Lydia H Novakov as executive director and president; and Marian H Bryan as assistant director, vice president, and secretary.
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation is led by Lydia H. Novakov, Executive Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lydia H. Novakov
Executive Director & President
Vice President → Executive Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jm Haggar III
Assistant Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian H. Bryan
Assistant Director, Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Assistant Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Isabell Haggar (2020–2022) — President & Director
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 JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation
How much does JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation give each year?
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation gave $331K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 52 grants.
What is JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,244, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation give grants?
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (41 grants).
Does JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Healthcare/Wellness" (15 grants), "Education" (13 grants) and "Faith/Spiritual" (6 grants).
Who are JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($38,500), Ursuline Academy of Dallas ($30,000) and UT Southwestern Medical Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation?
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $422K (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 JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
JM Haggar Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2565414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JM Haggar Jr Family 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 October 2026.
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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