The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists direct charitable activities in support of religious organizations and educational institutions, and its grants that year included support for public charities as well.
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier at a glance
In short: The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier gave $571K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $570,510
- +63.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,167
- +63.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,500
- Total assets
- $7,322,657
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% 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 Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11530 Dunlap, Houston, TX 77035
Phone: (361) 944-6002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 100 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 55% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (15%), Oklahoma (9%), North Carolina (5%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% 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 $345K (2022) to $571K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Support to Religious Organizations | $50,000 |
| Univ of Science and Art of OK Chickasha, OK | Support to Educational Institutions | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Texas Gulf Coast Stafford, TX | Support to Public Charities | $35,000 |
| Be An Angel Fund Houston, TX | Support to Public Charities | $30,510 |
| Camp Allen Navasota, TX | Support to Public Charities | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Support to Public Charities | $30,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center Houston, TX | Support to Public Charities | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support to Public Charities | $30,000 |
| The Beacon Houton, TX | Support to Public Charities | $30,000 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Support to Public Charity | $30,000 |
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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 | $7,322,657 | $279,752 | $708,054 | $570,510 | 21 | $570,510 | $246,549 | $424,295 |
| 2023 | $7,750,959 | $314,456 | $484,475 | $349,200 | 21 | $349,200 | $285,116 | $390,225 |
| 2022 | $7,920,978 | $226,477 | $487,240 | $345,281 | 18 | $345,281 | $202,352 | $402,993 |
| 2021 | $8,181,741 | $1,355,292 | $581,420 | $470,300 | 22 | $470,300 | $1,320,579 | $423,768 |
| 2020 | $7,407,869 | $159,144 | $565,266 | $460,000 | 18 | — | $367,557 | $383,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier reported a distributable amount of $424K 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 foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as providing support to religious organizations and educational institutions. Its 2024 grants also went to public charities.
Among the grantees, Be An Angel Fund says it serves children with multiple disabilities or profound deafness by providing adaptive equipment and services. Camp Allen says it provides outdoor recreation programs for children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities. Houston Area Women’s Center says it works to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, education, shelter, and support services. PTSD Foundation of America says it is dedicated to healing combat veterans and their families. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $570,510. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $28,500. Among the largest were $50,000 to Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church and $50,000 to the University of Science and Art of Oklahoma; $35,000 to Make A Wish Texas Gulf Coast; $30,510 to Be An Angel Fund; and $30,000 each to Camp Allen, Doctors Without Borders, Houston Area Women’s Center, Samaritan’s Purse, The Beacon, and Tunnel To Towers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Faust and Barbara F Shepherd as trustees.
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara F Shepherd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Charles Faust
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $60K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Charles Faust (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier
How much does The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier give each year?
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier gave $571K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $349K across 21 grants.
What is The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's typical grant size?
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's median grant in 2024 was $28,500, and its average grant was $27,167, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier give grants?
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Oklahoma (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support to Public Charities" (14 grants) and "Support to Religious Organizations" (5 grants).
Who are The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's largest grantees?
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church ($50,000), Univ of Science and Art of OK ($50,000) and Make A Wish Texas Gulf Coast ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier?
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $571K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $424K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as providing support to religious organizations and educational institutions. Its 2024 grants also went to public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's EIN?
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5395657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier 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 September 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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