The Jabez Foundation
The Jabez Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Texas, according to its filing. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $150,250, primarily to Texas recipients.
The Jabez Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jabez Foundation gave $150K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,250
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,155
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,944,776
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% 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 The Jabez Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Mazie Leftwich
Mailing address: 8930 Silent Willow Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone: (281) 844-0212
Website: https://www.thejabezfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jabez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbus Education Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Oklahoma. The listed grants include numerous Texas communities, including Columbus, Weimar, Sugar Land, and Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jabez Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $48K (2022) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Education Foundation Columbus, TX | Program Support | $26,000 |
| Columbus Historical Presrvation Columbus, TX | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Fayetteville Community Center Elinger, TX | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Champion V Weimar, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Health & Wellness Council Columbus, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Sugar Land, TX | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Three Crosses Ministries Columbus, TX | Program Support | $6,200 |
| Champions Kids Camp Houston, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Columbus Volunteer Fire Dept Columbus, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Family Youth Services Columbus, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,944,776 | $328,437 | $167,274 | $150,250 | 21 | $150,250 | $253,724 | $147,414 |
| 2023 | $2,759,505 | $189,076 | $150,285 | $129,011 | 18 | $129,011 | $208,530 | $130,161 |
| 2022 | $2,625,696 | $124,965 | $61,852 | $48,161 | 9 | $48,161 | $134,152 | $256,806 |
| 2021 | $2,471,151 | $158,223 | $101,836 | $91,544 | 12 | $91,544 | $184,203 | $118,170 |
| 2020 | $1,950,582 | $-344,189 | $129,851 | $102,800 | 8 | — | $42,716 | $103,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jabez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website states that the ministry’s mission is to equip youth and vulnerable women with marketable skills, spiritual grounding, and leadership opportunities, supporting self-sufficiency and strong communities. It describes work in education, spiritual growth, sustainable livelihoods, leadership development, and community outreach.
The 2024 grants include support for education, historic preservation, community services, health and wellness, housing, youth programs, and other activities; the listed grant purposes are “program support.” Among the grantees described in their own words, Habitat for Humanity says its mission is to provide decent, affordable housing for lower-income families. Champions Kids Camp says it serves children who have experienced abuse, a death in the family, traumatic injury, or illness, with activities intended to nurture them physically, mentally, and spiritually. Turtle Wing Foundation says it helps people with learning challenges in rural areas access emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $150,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $26,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest listed grants included $26,000 to Columbus Education Foundation, $20,000 to Columbus Historical Preservation, and $15,000 to Fayetteville Community Center. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Champion V and Health & Wellness Council, and $7,000 to Habitat for Humanity. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Champions Kids Camp, $2,000 to Turtle Wing Foundation, and awards to several other organizations.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mazie Leftwich as the contact for application information and says to contact the organization about application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mazie Leftwich and G Brent Leftwich as trustees.
The Jabez Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. Brent Leftwich
Trustee
President & Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mazie Leftwich
Trustee
Secretary & Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Russell C. Jones (2020–2022) — 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 The Jabez Foundation
How much does The Jabez Foundation give each year?
The Jabez Foundation gave $150K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $129K across 18 grants.
What is The Jabez Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jabez Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,155, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jabez Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Jabez Foundation give grants?
The Jabez Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, TX (7 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Schulenburg, TX (2 grants).
Does The Jabez Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Jabez Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (21 grants).
Who are The Jabez Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jabez Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Columbus Education Foundation ($26,000), Columbus Historical Presrvation ($20,000) and Fayetteville Community Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jabez Foundation?
The Jabez Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jabez Foundation fund?
The website states that the ministry’s mission is to equip youth and vulnerable women with marketable skills, spiritual grounding, and leadership opportunities, supporting self-sufficiency and strong communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jabez Foundation?
The Jabez Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thejabezfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Jabez Foundation's EIN?
The Jabez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3691022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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