The JTB Family Foundation is an independent private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a family-led grantmaking organization with a broad geographic reach across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$11.5M
+1111.6% YoY
Grant Count
31
+24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$371K
+877.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking across multiple states and urban centers. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation maintains substantial assets of approximately $30.7 million. In its most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported:
- Total expenses: approximately $1.1 million
- Total revenue: approximately $10.9 million
- Average grant size: $158
- Total grants awarded in the previous year: 5,731
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's board consists of members of the Baustert family. James L. Baustert serves as President and Director. Additional directors include Theo J. Baustert, Brian Jeffrey Baustert, Julia L. Baustert, and Timothy J. Baustert, all of whom serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES L BAUSTERT | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| THEO J BAUSTERT | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) | 0.1 | — |
| BRIAN JEFFREY BAUSTERT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JULIA L BAUSTERT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| TIMOTHY J BAUSTERT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 101 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101-1899
Telephone: 651-466-8710
EIN: 47-3790400
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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