Jra Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$599K
+1773.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+836.7% YoY
About Jra Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jra Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $604,925 | — |
| Revenue | $233 | $1,576 | — |
| Expenses | $600,482 | $33,031 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $599,487 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $233 | $1,576 | — |
| 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 6 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Dilley Memorial Cemetery Association ($520,000), City of Dilley ($29,487), La Cemetery ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DILLEY DILLEY, TX | TO IMPROVE THE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR THE PEOPLE OF DILLEY. | $29,487 |
| DILLEY LIONS CLUB DILLEY, TX | TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO FULFILL VARIOUS NON-PROFIT PROJECTS. | $5,000 |
| DILLEY MEMORIAL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION DILLEY, TX | TO ASSIST WITH GENERAL OUTREACH BY THE CHARITY. | $520,000 |
| 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 |
| LA CEMETERY DILLEY, TX | TO ASSIST WITH GENERAL OUTREACH BY THE CHARITY | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R AVANT | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JEFF W AVANT | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JIM F AVANT | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JAMES R AVANT | TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jra Foundation?
Jra Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DILLEY, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Jra Foundation operate?
Jra Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Jra Foundation award?
In 2021, Jra Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $599K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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