The Engraved Pencil Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 83-0691682 Website

The Engraved Pencil Foundation is a private foundation based in the Houston, Texas area (specifically Cypress, TX). Established in 2018, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.4M

+25.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

+64.8% YoY

Grant Count

+17.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$80K

+40.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Engraved Pencil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $732K 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 organizations working in religious, educational, and charitable endeavors. Recent grantmaking demonstrates a particular focus on Christian ministries and faith-based organizations, including support for athletic ministry programs, international Christian organizations, and gospel-focused initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 14 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

s ranging from $5,000 to approximately $125,000 based on available data.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations operating in the United States, with demonstrated support for both national organizations and those with international reach.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $2.0M (51%)

Florida $602K (16%)

Missouri $553K (14%)

Oklahoma $342K (9%)

California $175K (5%)

Pennsylvania $105K (3%)

Colorado $88K (2%)

Tennessee $10K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Colorado Florida Georgia Missouri New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas

Cities

AvonBrookshireColorado SpringsDallasFort WorthHoustonKansas CityKatyLancasterMariettaMenlo ParkNacogdochesNashvilleOklahoma CityOrlandoPlanoRye BrookStillwaterTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $11.4 million
Total Revenues: $3.96 million
Total Expenses: $1.07 million
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with assets significantly exceeding annual expenses, indicating capacity for sustained grantmaking.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$14,352,440	$11,417,488	$8,522,766
Revenue	$4,683,739	$3,964,955	$2,527,594
Expenses	$1,745,009	$1,071,516	$695,420
Qualifying Distributions	$1,628,274	$1,002,976	$613,310
Net Investment Income	$1,235,430	$233,805	$83,658
Distributable Amount	$732,268	$500,406	$598,777

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

78 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ecclesia Houston ($550,000), Theta Education Fund ($250,000), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($174,979).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ATHLETES IN ACTION ORLANDO, FL	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$15,000
BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY BROOKSHIRE, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$7,500
COVENANT HOUSE TEXAS HOUSTON, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$30,000
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES KANSAS CITY, MO	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$174,979
FIRST LIBERTY PLANO, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$50,000
HOPE INTERNATIONAL LANCASTER, PA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$35,000
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$100,000
NORTHWEST HOUSTON FCA HOUSTON, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$50,000
OAK GROVE MINISTRIES MENLO PARK, CA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$75,000
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO STILLWATER, OK	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Griffin E Jones serves as President of the foundation and provides financial support to the organization.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GRIFFIN E JONES	PRESIDENT	1	—
MINDI M JONES	SECRETARY	1	—
KENNEDY E JONES	VICE PRESIDENT	1	$9,600
KALE G JONES	VICE PRESIDENT	1	$9,600

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Engraved Pencil Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Engraved Pencil Foundation?

The foundation made 14 grants in 2023. Recent grants include: • Fellowship of Christian Athletes: $124,980 (General Operations) • World Hope Ministries International: $50,000 (General Operations) • Peace Gospel International: $40,000 (General Operations) • Miller Foundation: $5,000 (General Operations) The foundation also supports other organizations beyond those listed above, with grant sizes ranging from $5,000 to approximately $125,000 based on available data.

Where does The Engraved Pencil Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations operating in the United States, with demonstrated support for both national organizations and those with international reach.

What size grants does The Engraved Pencil Foundation award?

In 2024, The Engraved Pencil Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Engraved Pencil Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Engraved Pencil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $732K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Engraved Pencil Foundation's EIN?

The Engraved Pencil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0691682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.