Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Crockett, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individuals, including support for a church building fund, a theatre remodeling project, and other donations.
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc gave $63K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,601
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,608
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $191,719
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to contact Thomas Driskell, Trustee, and provide the applicant’s correct name, address, and phone number, a brief description of its operations, and an explanation of the request, including the need, service to be rendered, and how, when, and where the benefit will occur. Grants are made only to approved organizations or individuals.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Driskell Trustee
Mailing address: 902 E Houston Ave, Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: (936) 545-3173
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Christian Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($4,451), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in New York. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Washington, D.C., Florida, and Tennessee, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 191% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 682% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church Crockett, TX | Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Ritz Theatre Crockett Inc Crockett, TX | Theatre Remolding Project | $25,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,451 |
| Friendship Baptist Church Crockett, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Pineywoods Fine Arts Association Crockett, TX | Donation | $1,800 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Memorial Gift | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Historical and Cultural Activities Crockett, TX | Historical preservation and promote cultural enterprises for the public | $750 |
| Speak Truth Global Outreach Crockett, TX | Donation | $500 |
| Monroe Crook House Crockett, TX | Donation | $100 |
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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 | $191,719 | $67,915 | $64,250 | $62,601 | 24 | $62,601 | $4,769 | $9,173 |
| 2023 | $188,115 | $5,040 | $59,047 | $58,870 | 15 | $58,870 | $4,948 | $10,991 |
| 2022 | $242,183 | $63,077 | $31,345 | $30,400 | 8 | $30,400 | $3,779 | $10,053 |
| 2021 | $210,390 | $45,038 | $22,213 | $21,500 | 5 | $21,500 | $1,436 | $9,396 |
| 2020 | $187,565 | $23,766 | $14,275 | $13,750 | 3 | — | — | $7,496 |
| 2019 | $178,074 | $175 | $20,875 | $20,250 | 3 | — | — | $8,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for local religious, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as charitable organizations and individuals.
Among the recipients, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Smile Train says it seeks to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. Operation Smile describes providing surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other surgical conditions, along with medical education and health-system support. Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $62,601 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $300. Notable grants included $25,000 to First Christian Church in Crockett for its building fund and $25,000 to Ritz Theatre Crockett Inc. for a theatre remodeling project. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Friendship Baptist Church, $1,800 to Pineywoods Fine Arts Association, and $1,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish National Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas L. Driskell as President; Thomas L. Driskell Jr. and William J. Driskell as Vice Presidents; Carolyn J. Driskell as Secretary; and James J. Driskell as Treasurer.
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc is led by Thomas L. Driskell, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas L. Driskell
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn J. Driskell
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. Driskell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Driskell Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Driskell
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc
How much does Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc give each year?
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc gave $63K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 15 grants.
What is Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $2,608, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc give grants?
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crockett, TX (7 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First Christian Church ($25,000), Ritz Theatre Crockett Inc ($25,000) and Friendship Baptist Church ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($4,451), which are not listed by name. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc?
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc reported $192K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for local religious, arts, and cultural organizations, as well as charitable organizations and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stones of Jasper Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1558395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Stones of Jasper 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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