Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cypress, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $943K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $41K.
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation at a glance
In short: Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,000
- +75.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,286
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $942,904
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends for Charity Foundation ($16K). Together the top 7 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of 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 $41K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends for Charity Foundation Spring, TX | To Fund General Activities | $16,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $13,000 |
| My God Votes Houston, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $10,000 |
| Fredericksburg Tennis Center Foundation Austin, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $10,000 |
| Texas Valor Project Rockwall, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $10,000 |
| Burton Heritage Society Burton, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $6,500 |
| Brenham Pregnancy Center Brenham, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $6,500 |
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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 | $942,904 | $50,945 | $82,215 | $72,000 | 7 | $72,000 | $41,097 | $57,043 |
| 2023 | $974,174 | $520,468 | $53,535 | $41,000 | 5 | $41,000 | $508,733 | $44,688 |
| 2022 | $507,142 | $48,298 | $82,097 | $75,000 | 7 | $75,000 | $41,597 | $53,419 |
| 2021 | $541,252 | $28,658 | $69,610 | $60,000 | 6 | $60,000 | $18,122 | $59,443 |
| 2020 | $582,685 | $22,953 | $55,827 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $25,870 | $50,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation is led by Joanne B. Jelke, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanne B. Jelke
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexander Jelke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy V. Meyers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy L. Jelke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kara Meyer
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tiffany J. Jelke (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation
How much does Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation give each year?
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
What is Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's typical grant size?
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation give grants?
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's largest grantees?
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends for Charity Foundation ($16,000), Mercy Ships ($13,000) and My God Votes ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation?
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation reported $943K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's EIN?
Joanne Bartholomay Jelke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3784465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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