JSCS Ford Foundation
JSCS Ford Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $2K.
JSCS Ford Foundation at a glance
In short: JSCS Ford Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -67.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,250
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,347,371
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who JSCS Ford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Second Baptist ($25K). Together the top 4 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JSCS Ford Foundation gives
- Giving grew 550% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $265K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Baptist Houston, TX | To promote a passion for god and compassion for others | $25,000 |
| Christ the King Houston, TX | To promote a passion for god and compassion for others | $25,000 |
| Auction Angels Houston, TX | To promote a passion for god and compassion for others | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Houston, TX | To promote a passion for god and compassion for others | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,347,371 | $277,291 | $68,937 | $65,000 | 4 | $65,000 | $2,291 | $56,563 |
| 2023 | $1,139,017 | $6,742 | $198,183 | $198,183 | 5 | $198,183 | $6,742 | $61,037 |
| 2022 | $1,330,458 | $509,286 | $267,485 | $265,492 | 8 | $265,492 | $8,788 | $70,496 |
| 2021 | $1,088,657 | $3,505 | $11,852 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,389 | $1,190 | $53,949 |
| 2020 | $1,097,004 | $1,002,097 | $1,775 | — | — | — | — | $6,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JSCS Ford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JSCS Ford Foundation is led by J. Steve Ford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Steve Ford
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John S. Ford Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia S. Ford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about JSCS Ford Foundation
How much does JSCS Ford Foundation give each year?
JSCS Ford Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 5 grants.
What is JSCS Ford Foundation's typical grant size?
JSCS Ford Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $16,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JSCS Ford Foundation give grants?
JSCS Ford Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does JSCS Ford Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on JSCS Ford Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote a Passion for God and Compassion for Others" (4 grants).
How large is JSCS Ford Foundation?
JSCS Ford Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JSCS Ford Foundation?
JSCS Ford Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is JSCS Ford Foundation's EIN?
JSCS Ford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0556101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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