JRA Foundation
JRA Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dilley, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $599K. Net investment income was $233.
JRA Foundation at a glance
In short: JRA Foundation gave $599K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $100K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $599,487
- +1773.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $99,915
- +836.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who JRA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Dilley Memorial Cemetery Association ($520K). Together the top 6 received $599K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $599K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dilley Memorial Cemetery Association Dilley, TX | To Assist with General Outreach by the Charity. | $520,000 |
| City of Dilley Dilley, TX | To improve the living conditions for the people of dilley. | $29,487 |
| La Cemetery Dilley, TX | To Assist with General Outreach by the Charity | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Dilley, TX | To Enhance the Religious Outreach in the Community. | $10,000 |
| KLRN San Antonio, TX | To Assist with General Outreach by the Charity | $10,000 |
| Dilley Lions Club Dilley, TX | To enable the organization to fulfill various non-profit projects. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $233 | $600,482 | $599,487 | 6 | $599,487 | $233 |
| 2020 | $604,925 | $1,576 | $33,031 | $32,000 | 3 | — | $1,576 |
| 2019 | $636,380 | $3,607 | $75,073 | $75,000 | 2 | — | $3,607 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JRA Foundation is led by James R. Avant, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James R. Avant
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeff W. Avant
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim F. Avant
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 JRA Foundation
How much does JRA Foundation give each year?
JRA Foundation gave $599K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $32K across 3 grants.
What is JRA Foundation's typical grant size?
JRA Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $17,500, and its average grant was $99,915, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JRA Foundation give grants?
JRA Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dilley, TX (5 grants).
Does JRA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of JRA Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JRA Foundation's largest grantees?
JRA Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Dilley Memorial Cemetery Association ($520,000), City of Dilley ($29,487) and La Cemetery ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is JRA Foundation's EIN?
JRA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4079162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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