Journey Charitable Foundation
Journey Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Southlake, Texas. Established in 1998, the foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes aligned with its mission of enhancing dignity and providing hope to disadvantaged populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$241K
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
22
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the dignity of the socially and economically disadvantaged and give them hope
The foundation supports a range of charitable initiatives, with documented funding in areas including:
- Violence prevention and economic justice efforts
- Education and international education programs
- Youth development and mentoring
- Community education and social justice training
- General charitable purposes
Grantmaking
Journey Charitable Foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$3,000–$30,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $4,320,558
- Total revenues: $318,852
- Total expenses: $297,727
- Total giving: $212,000–$240,000
Historical Context: The foundation has demonstrated steady year-over-year growth, with an 18% increase in total giving over a five-year period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,320,558 | $4,299,433 | $4,287,582 |
| Revenue | $318,852 | $315,289 | $63,134 |
| Expenses | $297,727 | $303,438 | $341,570 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $240,800 | $240,226 | $270,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $263,990 | $264,208 | $38,498 |
| Distributable Amount | $228,787 | $217,043 | $239,590 |
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
121 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
- Erica Kernan – Chief Financial Officer, Trustee (20 hours/week)
- Francine Fleming – Trustee (20 hours/week)
- Weldon Mikulik – Trustee (4 hours/week)
- Janice Oettmeier – Trustee (4 hours/week)
- Christina Parker – Trustee (2 hours/week)
- Mandy Walls – Trustee (2 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Kernan CFO | Trustee | 20 | — |
| Francine Fleming | Trustee | 20 | — |
| Weldon Mikulik | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Janice Oettmeier | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Christina Parker | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Mandy Walls | Trustee | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2204 Shadow Creek Court, Southlake, TX 76092-3400
Phone: 214-783-1212
EIN: 76-0574341
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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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