LAiglon Fund
LAiglon Fund is a private foundation based in Kingsville, Texas. Established in 1982, it supports public charities working in education, environment, and cultural arts, with particular interest in land and watershed conservation, education, and the creative arts.
LAiglon Fund at a glance
In short: LAiglon Fund gave $293K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,300
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,888
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $5,454,428
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (16 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (36% 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 LAiglon Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) organizations. Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry on organizational letterhead, signed by a board member or officer, describing the proposed use, program, measurable results, and estimated number of people directly impacted. The website also requests the organization’s charter and bylaws, IRS exemption letter, detailed organization and project budgets including other funding sources, financial statements for the previous two years, and a current board list. Organizations with annual budgets of $100,000 or more should provide a CPA-prepared or audited financial statement. The filing’s application instructions specify the charter and bylaws, exemption letter, and most recent financial statements. The foundation does not consider requests from individuals, for start-up costs or debt reduction, or for organizations with missions outside its funding areas.
- Review Cycle
- None. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and approved requests are usually notified within 90 days. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply the next fiscal year.
- Deadline
- None.
- Contact
Application contact: L'Aiglon Foundation
Mailing address: P O Drawer B, Kingsville, TX 78364
Phone: (361) 595-0411
Website: https://laiglon.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from LAiglon Fund
Who LAiglon Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($31K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
311 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 310 grants of 311 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guidelines state that it has no geographical restrictions. In 2024, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 11% to Florida, 9% to Illinois, and 7% each to New Jersey and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is LAiglon Fund open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 60 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $274K (2020) to $388K (2021). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Sky Titan Community Fund/Austin Art Performance Fund | $31,100 |
| Notley Impact Austin, TX | Operations/2024 Philanthropitch | $22,500 |
| Assumption High School Davenport, IA | Class of '62 Fund, Wrestling, Annual Fund | $16,000 |
| Mt Carmel High School Chicago, IL | EDUCATION/Football/Hockey | $16,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | James Madison Program and Faith & Work Initiative | $15,000 |
| King Ranch Family Trust Kingsville, TX | Charitable Grants | $15,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Princeton for Free Speech Kiawah Islar, SC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Real Clear Foundation Northbrook, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Making Gay History Inc New York, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies the organization as a private foundation filing Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,454,428 | $293,522 | $353,176 | $293,300 | 60 | $293,300 | $235,413 | $302,325 |
| 2023 | $5,520,254 | $178,324 | $341,077 | $287,700 | 65 | $287,700 | $127,067 | $280,875 |
| 2022 | $5,683,007 | $474,499 | $336,469 | $276,515 | 56 | $276,515 | $152,520 | $283,937 |
| 2021 | $5,546,347 | $394,952 | $442,875 | $387,735 | 72 | $387,735 | $341,843 | $319,578 |
| 2020 | $5,150,957 | $174,006 | $330,094 | $274,341 | 58 | — | $203,107 | $267,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LAiglon Fund reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its interest in supporting projects in land and watershed conservation, education, and the creative arts. Its grant guidelines identify education, environment, and cultural arts as funding areas and say there are no geographical restrictions.
The foundation’s 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Notley Impact says it works to accelerate social impact and innovation through nonprofit education, civic leadership, and fiscal sponsorship. Making Gay History says it brings LGBTQ history to life through podcasts, documentaries, events, and educational resources. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation says it advances outdoor traditions through programs and projects to conserve and enhance Texas lands, waters, and wildlife. Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay says it builds affordable homes and provides homeownership opportunities to qualified families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $293,300. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $31,100, with a median of $2,250. Its guidelines say grants usually range from $500 to $7,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $31,100 to Schwab Charitable for the Sky Titan Community Fund/Austin Art Performance Fund; $22,500 to Notley Impact for operations and 2024 Philanthropitch; $16,000 each to Assumption High School and Mount Carmel High School for designated school funds and activities; and $15,000 each to Princeton University for the James Madison Program and Faith & Work Initiative and to King Ranch Family Trust for charitable grants. Other grants included $10,000 each to Leadership Institute, Princeton for Free Speech, Real Clear Foundation, Making Gay History, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, and $7,500 to Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia A Jitkoff, Ruth Mendez, Tatiana A Jitkoff, and J Nicholas Jitkoff as directors.
LAiglon Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J Nicholas Jitkoff
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia A Jitkoff
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tatiana A Jitkoff
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Mendez
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda M Hahn (2020–2021) — Director
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 LAiglon Fund
How much does LAiglon Fund give each year?
LAiglon Fund gave $293K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $288K across 65 grants.
What is LAiglon Fund's typical grant size?
LAiglon Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,888, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LAiglon Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does LAiglon Fund give grants?
LAiglon Fund's top state is Texas, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (16 grants), Kingsville, TX (6 grants), Seattle, WA (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does LAiglon Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of LAiglon Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (39 grants).
Who are LAiglon Fund's largest grantees?
LAiglon Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($31,100), Notley Impact ($22,500) and Assumption High School ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LAiglon Fund?
LAiglon Fund reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (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 LAiglon Fund fund?
The foundation’s website describes its interest in supporting projects in land and watershed conservation, education, and the creative arts. Its grant guidelines identify education, environment, and cultural arts as funding areas and say there are no geographical restrictions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LAiglon Fund?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LAiglon Fund's EIN?
LAiglon Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2249409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does LAiglon Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). LAiglon Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laiglon-fund-morg_03de03b382b04a5ba167ecbcfa3a19b5
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