John George Jr Paragraph X Trust
The John George Jr Paragraph X Trust is a public charity based in Detroit, Michigan (EIN: 91-1956771) that was established in 1928. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on educational support and student financial assistance.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.3M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-74.1% YoY
Grant Count
26
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-72.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust provides low-cost college loans to students from high schools in the Jackson area and awards grants to organizations located in Jackson County that offer educational programs for children. The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Scholarships and student financial aid services
- Youth development programs
- Educational programs for children in Jackson County
- College access and career development
Grantmaking
The trust actively distributes grants to support its educational mission in the Jackson area. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust's grantmaking is concentrated in the Jackson area and Jackson County, Michigan, with operations based in Detroit.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $25,325,233
- Total Revenues: $2,362,301
- Total Expenses: $2,024,029
- Total Giving: $1,537,923
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $25,000,000 (approximately)
- Total Revenues: $1,094,467
- Total Expenses: $6,356,551
- Investment Income: $763,483 (69.8% of revenue)
- Program Services Revenue: $311,109 (28.4% of revenue)
The organization has zero employees and maintains no liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,325,233 | $24,979,829 | $30,242,126 |
| Revenue | $2,362,301 | $1,094,467 | $1,152,585 |
| Expenses | $2,024,029 | $6,356,551 | $1,729,036 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,100,898 | $780,752 | $805,940 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
130 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from John George Jr Paragraph X Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN S KANE | TRUSTEE | 7 | $44,000 |
| BARBARAGEISMANMEYERS | TRUSTEE | 7 | $44,000 |
| EDWIN PAYNE | TRUSTEE | 7 | $44,000 |
| COMERICA BANK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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