JSL Education Foundation
JSL Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to educational institutions and other charitable organizations, including recipients in Texas, North Carolina, and New York.
JSL Education Foundation at a glance
In short: JSL Education Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $650), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,500
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $650
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,638
- +29.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JSL Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10818 Timberglen Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 756-3210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JSL Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (54%), North Carolina (42%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JSL Education Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $700. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $7K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | for Central Texas Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
| Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Clark Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Emily K Center Durham, NC | Opportunities Fund, att Sandy York | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston Houston, TX | Annual Fund | $500 |
| Houston Nursing Education Foundation Houston, TX | Fund | $500 |
| UH College of Business Foundation Houston, TX | Fund | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Fund | $250 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic School Houston, TX | Support Field Trip to Houston Holocaust Museum | $250 |
| Sion James Foundation Durham, NC | Fund | $250 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Fund | $250 |
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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 | $2,638 | $7,526 | $6,922 | $6,500 | 10 | $6,500 | — | $130 |
| 2023 | $2,034 | $6,842 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 7 | — | $24 | — |
| 2022 | $692 | $6,951 | $6,750 | $6,750 | 11 | — | $2 | — |
| 2021 | $491 | $3,932 | $6,500 | $6,500 | 10 | $6,500 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,059 | $3,183 | $387 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JSL Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support for organizations working in education, Holocaust remembrance and education, Jewish community programs, and anti-hate efforts. These are descriptions of recipient organizations and grant purposes, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Holocaust Museum Houston says it educates about the Holocaust and other genocides and teaches the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy; the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston says it strengthens the Houston Jewish community and supports Jews around the world; and the Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $6,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,500, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards were $1,500 to Duke University for the Central Texas Scholarship Fund and $1,500 to Texas A&M University Corpus Christi for the Clark Scholarship. Other grants included $1,000 to Emily K Center for its Opportunities Fund, att Sandy York; $500 each to Holocaust Museum Houston, Houston Nursing Education Foundation, and UH College of Business Foundation; and $250 each to Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, St Rose of Lima Catholic School, Sion James Foundation, and the Anti-Defamation League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John C Landa as President, Treasurer, and Director; Suzanne E Landa as Vice President and Secretary; and Jennifer R Kamkhagi as Director.
JSL Education Foundation is led by John C Landa, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C Landa
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer R Kamkhagi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne E Landa
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 JSL Education Foundation
How much does JSL Education Foundation give each year?
JSL Education Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 7 grants.
What is JSL Education Foundation's typical grant size?
JSL Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $650, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JSL Education Foundation that year got $600 on average.
Where does JSL Education Foundation give grants?
JSL Education Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Durham, NC (3 grants).
Does JSL Education Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of JSL Education Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fund" (5 grants).
Who are JSL Education Foundation's largest grantees?
JSL Education Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($1,500), Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($1,500) and Emily K Center ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JSL Education Foundation?
JSL Education Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JSL Education Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support for organizations working in education, Holocaust remembrance and education, Jewish community programs, and anti-hate efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JSL Education Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JSL Education Foundation's EIN?
JSL Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2162762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JSL Education Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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