The Engraved Pencil Foundation
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
20
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+40.1% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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