Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mission, Texas. In filing year 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $29,000 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Texas and Michigan.
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc gave $29K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,000
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,526
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $8,441,697
- +1524.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc
- 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. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4209 N Taylor Rd, Mission, TX 78573
Phone: (956) 330-4995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Imas (International Museum of Arts & Science) ($3K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 5% to recipients in Michigan. The listed grants include organizations in the Rio Grande Valley and other Texas communities, as well as one recipient in Detroit, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $44K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imas (International Museum of Arts & Science) McAllen, TX | Inspires audiences of all ages to explore art and science through collections and programs | $2,500 |
| CASA De Esperanza Rio Grande City, TX | Soup Kitchen | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley Pharr, TX | Food Bank Fight for Hunger - Covid 19 | $2,000 |
| Laredo Regional Food Bank Laredo, TX | Food bank - fight for hunger - covid 19 | $2,000 |
| Nuevos Horizontes De Starr County Rio Grande City, TX | Helps Young Adults with Disabilities | $2,000 |
| Imaginarium of South Texas Laredo, TX | Provide bi-cultural exhibits in a creative learning environment to children and families | $2,000 |
| Mission Border Hope Eagle Pass, TX | To support and expand the connectional mission work of the united methodist church | $2,000 |
| Camp University McAllen, TX | High School for Special Needs People | $1,750 |
| Boys & Girls Club McAllen, TX | Safe Place for Academic Success | $1,750 |
| Moody Clinic Brownsville, TX | Nonprofit outpatient rehabilitative clinic for children with special needs | $1,500 |
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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 | $8,441,697 | $8,010,321 | $88,325 | $29,000 | 19 | $29,000 | $55,052 | $222,064 |
| 2023 | $519,701 | $17,638 | $37,278 | $31,000 | 18 | $31,000 | $11,286 | $29,818 |
| 2022 | $539,341 | $139,773 | $32,282 | $26,000 | 16 | $26,000 | $60,809 | $26,812 |
| 2021 | $431,850 | $52,905 | $28,553 | $24,000 | 11 | $24,000 | $48,352 | $24,889 |
| 2020 | $407,498 | $20,618 | $48,857 | $44,000 | 12 | — | $15,761 | $24,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $222K 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 include support for food assistance, children and families, arts and science education, services for people with disabilities, and health-related causes.
Among the supported organizations, Laredo Regional Food Bank describes its mission as distributing purchased and donated food to charities serving people in need. Mission Border Hope says it supports and expands the United Methodist Church’s mission work in impoverished communities along Eagle Pass. Good Neighbor Settlement House describes its work as providing meals, basic needs, outreach, and support services in Brownsville.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $29,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,500 to IMAS (International Museum of Arts & Science) for programs and collections exploring art and science; $2,000 each to Casa de Esperanza for a soup kitchen, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo Regional Food Bank for hunger relief, Nuevos Horizontes de Starr County for services to young adults with disabilities, Imaginarium of South Texas for exhibits for children and families, and Mission Border Hope for its mission work. Other grants included $1,750 each to Camp University and the Boys & Girls Club in McAllen, and $1,500 each to Moody Clinic, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Rio Grande Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tony L. Talbott as president, Carmen C. Talbott as vice-president, and Maria Cuellar as secretary/treasurer.
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc is led by Tony L. Talbott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tony L. Talbott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carmen C. Talbott
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria Cuellar
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc
How much does Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc give each year?
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc gave $29K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 18 grants.
What is Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,526, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc give grants?
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were McAllen, TX (6 grants), Eagle Pass, TX (3 grants), Rio Grande City, TX (2 grants) and Laredo, TX (2 grants).
Does Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Imas (International Museum of Arts & Science) ($2,500), CASA De Esperanza ($2,000) and Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc?
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for food assistance, children and families, arts and science education, services for people with disabilities, and health-related causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2992668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc 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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