John George Jr Paragraph X Trust
The John George Jr. Trust is a public charity based in Detroit, Michigan. It supports Jackson County students through low-cost college loans and provides grants to local school districts and community organizations, including organizations working with people in poverty.
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust at a glance
In short: John George Jr Paragraph X Trust gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Michigan. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,527,423
- -74.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,747
- -72.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,198
- Total assets
- $25,325,233
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John George Jr Paragraph X Trust
- How to Apply
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Jackson County school districts and community organizations working with people in poverty can submit a request using the applicable application form. Grant requests are considered throughout the year, case by case, based on their scope and merits; the Trust states there is no limit on the amount an applicant may request.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (248) 642-2221
Website: https://johngeorge.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from John George Jr Paragraph X Trust
Who John George Jr Paragraph X Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highfields ($390K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 130 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s grant program is focused on Jackson County, Michigan. All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John George Jr Paragraph X Trust open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.2M (2022) to $5.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highfields Jackson, MI | Youth Development | $390,179 |
| College Career & Access Center Jackson, MI | Education Benefit GR | $140,000 |
| Rise Above Jackson, MI | Youth Development | $100,000 |
| Family Services and Children's Aid Jackson, MI | Educational Program | $90,000 |
| Compassionate Ministries of Jackson Jackson, MI | Educational Program | $85,000 |
| Isaiah's Hub - Summer Program Jackson, MI | Youth Development | $84,285 |
| Lily Missions Center Jackson, MI | Educational Program | $75,000 |
| The Welcome Home Organization Jackson, MI | Youth Development | $57,378 |
| Myplace Jackson, MI | Renovation | $50,000 |
| MLK Recreation Center Jackson, MI | — | $48,573 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,325,233 | $2,362,301 | $2,024,029 | $1,527,423 | 26 | $2,100,898 |
| 2023 | $24,979,829 | $1,094,467 | $6,356,551 | $5,889,244 | 28 | $780,752 |
| 2022 | $30,242,126 | $1,152,585 | $1,729,036 | $1,233,049 | 26 | $805,940 |
| 2021 | $30,751,512 | $964,781 | $1,896,567 | $1,413,690 | 26 | $594,919 |
| 2020 | $31,737,433 | $759,092 | $1,809,337 | $1,348,227 | 24 | $386,632 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated mission is to provide low-cost college loans to students from Jackson-area high schools. Its filing also describes grants to organizations in the Jackson area that provide educational programs for children in Jackson County. The Trust’s website says grants support local school districts and community organizations that work with Jackson County residents in poverty.
The organizations receiving grants illustrate a range of community work. Highfields describes its mission as providing opportunities for children, youths, families, and others to take greater responsibility for their lives and strengthen relationships. Rise Above says it equips high school students through reading, phonics, academic credit recovery, and connections to community resources. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson says it provides adult role models for children, primarily from single-parent families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Trust made 26 grants totaling $1,527,423. Grants ranged from $7,752 to $390,179, with a median of $36,198. The largest grants included $390,179 to Highfields for youth development, $140,000 to the College Career & Access Center for an education benefit, $100,000 to Rise Above for youth development, and $90,000 to Family Services and Children’s Aid for an educational program. Other notable grants included $85,000 to Compassionate Ministries of Jackson and $84,285 to Isaiah’s Hub – Summer Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John S Kane, Barbarageismanmeyers, Edwin Payne, and Comerica Bank as trustees.
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John S. Kane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Edwin Payne
Trustee
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $44K (2024)
Barbarageismanmeyers
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
$44K (2024)
Comerica Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Geisman Meyers (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William M. Abbott (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $44K, to John S Kane (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John George Jr Paragraph X Trust
How much does John George Jr Paragraph X Trust give each year?
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.9M across 28 grants.
What is John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's typical grant size?
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's median grant in 2024 was $36,198, and its average grant was $58,747, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from John George Jr Paragraph X Trust that year got $57K on average.
Where does John George Jr Paragraph X Trust give grants?
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (23 grants).
Does John George Jr Paragraph X Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Program" (7 grants), "Youth Development" (7 grants) and "Education Benefit GR" (5 grants).
Who are John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's largest grantees?
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Highfields ($390,179), College Career & Access Center ($140,000) and Rise Above ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John George Jr Paragraph X Trust?
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust reported $25.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does John George Jr Paragraph X Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated mission is to provide low-cost college loans to students from Jackson-area high schools. Its filing also describes grants to organizations in the Jackson area that provide educational programs for children in Jackson County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John George Jr Paragraph X Trust?
Jackson County school districts and community organizations working with people in poverty can submit a request using the applicable application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's EIN?
John George Jr Paragraph X Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1956771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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