Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Tyler, TX EIN: 75-2303424 Website

Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc is a private charitable foundation headquartered in Tyler, Texas. Established in 1991, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking to support community and cultural initiatives.

Key facts about Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc

EIN: 75-2303424
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $490,000
Grants made (2024): 22
Average grant: $22,273
Median grant: $20,000
New grantees (estimate): 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2024)
Total assets: $12,584,872
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc's 22 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tyler, TX (17 grants) and Troup, TX (3 grants). 59% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

14%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $23K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.

86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Next steps with Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc

How to evaluate Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.6M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$490K

-24.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

-24.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $695K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports community enrichment and cultural initiatives, with demonstrated funding in the arts, historical preservation, and educational programs.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker in the Tyler area. Recent grants include:

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tyler, Texas and the surrounding East Texas region.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $490K (100%)

Share of all 22 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas Texas

Cities

TylerTroupLongviewWhitehouseAustinFayetville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Year Formed: 1991
IRS Ruling Year: 1991
EIN: 75-2303424
Employees: 0 (as of most recent filing)

Recent financial data indicates the foundation had $732,235 in revenue as of December 2018.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,584,872	$12,554,552	$13,305,012
Revenue	$952,256	$410,695	$277,778
Expenses	$924,838	$1,161,956	$1,001,403
Qualifying Distributions	$726,415	$888,028	$680,146
Net Investment Income	$753,343	$136,164	$87,700
Distributable Amount	$695,060	$651,455	$686,081

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

94 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Tyler Museum of Art ($65,500), Troup Independent School System ($50,000), Tyler Rose Museum ($45,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TYLER MUSEUM OF ART Tyler, TX	GENERAL FUND & VARIOUS PROJECTS	$65,500
TROUP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM Troup, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$50,000
TYLER ROSE MUSEUM Tyler, TX	GENERAL FUND	$45,000
BETHESDA HEALTH CLINIC Tyler, TX	CLINIC BUILDING EXPANSION	$40,000
HOSPICE OF EAST TEXAS Tyler, TX	MEDICAL	$35,000
EAST TEXAS FOOD BANK Tyler, TX	GENERAL FUND	$30,000
HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSION - TYLER Longview, TX	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$27,500
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Troup, TX	FOOD PANTRY	$20,000
EAST TEXAS CRISIS CENTER Tyler, TX	GENERAL FUND	$20,000
SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tyler, TX	GENERAL FUND	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Principal: Hal B Cameron

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John Jarvis	VP/Treasurer	2	$19,000
HB Cameron Jr	FMR Pres/CEO	2	$94,600
Brenda Cameron	Pres/Chair	30	$24,750
Hart Cameron	VP/Secretary	2	$16,500

Location & Contact

Address: 100 E Ferguson Street, Suite 1005, Tyler, TX 75702-5706

Phone: (903) 533-8233

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports community enrichment and cultural initiatives, with demonstrated funding in the arts, historical preservation, and educational programs.

How do I apply for a grant from Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc?

The foundation is an active grantmaker in the Tyler area. Recent grants include: • **Tyler Museum of Art:** $65,500 for General Fund & Various Projects (2024) • **Historic Tyler:** $20,000 for Community Enrichment (2024) The foundation has distributed approximately $490,000 in total giving, positioning it among the top foundations by total giving in Tyler, Texas.

Where does Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tyler, Texas and the surrounding East Texas region.

What size grants does Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $490K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $695K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc's EIN?

Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2303424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.