JSL Foundation
JSL Foundation is a private foundation, based in Richardson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $69K.
JSL Foundation at a glance
In short: JSL Foundation gave $69K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $69,200
- +420.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,840
- +316.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% 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 JSL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 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 $9K (2019) to $69K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $69,200 |
Ready to take the next step with JSL Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-9,459 | $77,160 | $69,200 | 5 | $69,200 | — | — |
| 2020 | $86,619 | $25,509 | $16,928 | $13,300 | 4 | — | $9,759 | $3,455 |
| 2019 | $78,038 | $16,073 | $9,900 | $8,900 | 4 | — | — | $3,057 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JSL Foundation is led by Wendy M Suen-Lee, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wendy M Suen-Lee
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Li
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wah Lee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 JSL Foundation
How much does JSL Foundation give each year?
JSL Foundation gave $69K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $13K across 4 grants.
What is JSL Foundation's typical grant size?
JSL Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $15,500, and its average grant was $13,840, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JSL Foundation give grants?
JSL Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (16%).
Does JSL Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on JSL Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Supported Charity" (5 grants).
What is JSL Foundation's EIN?
JSL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2569115. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work JSL Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in JSL Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from JSL Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
JSL Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?