The Janszen Charitable Trust
The Janszen Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Southlake, Texas. In 2025, it reported giving $42,350 through 23 grants to charitable organizations, including churches, ministries, schools, and community organizations.
The Janszen Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Janszen Charitable Trust gave $42K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,350
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,841
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $100,429
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Janszen Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2102 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 552-7661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Janszen Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleburne Bible Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 110 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Missouri, and 3% each to New York, Florida, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Janszen Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 786% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $73K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleburne Bible Church Cleburne, TX | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $17,600 |
| Kanakuk Institute Branson, MO | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $2,200 |
| Cleburne Bible Church Benevolen Cleburne, TX | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,900 |
| First Priorty of America Ft Worth, TX | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,900 |
| Cleburne Bible Church Building Cleburne, TX | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,800 |
| Cleburne Pregnancy Center Cleburne, TX | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,700 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Warrenton, MO | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,100 |
| Chosen People Ministries New York City, NY | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,100 |
| Cleburne Bible Church I Serve Cleburne, TX | Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization | $1,100 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Ongoing Welfare of Both Organizations | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,429 | $35,959 | $44,550 | $42,350 | 23 | $42,350 | $3,209 | $5,389 |
| 2024 | $109,048 | $45,742 | $36,410 | $35,050 | 18 | $35,050 | $2,395 | $5,210 |
| 2023 | $99,743 | $54,279 | $50,525 | $48,900 | 21 | $48,900 | $1,649 | $4,870 |
| 2022 | $96,020 | $59,368 | $74,650 | $72,650 | 23 | $72,650 | $1,618 | $5,076 |
| 2021 | $111,302 | $75,460 | $72,250 | $70,350 | 25 | $70,350 | $1,860 | $5,612 |
| 2020 | $108,112 | $78,973 | $55,000 | $53,200 | 25 | — | $1,423 | $4,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Janszen Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, San Antonio Christian School describes its mission as partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered education and train future Christian leaders. Child Evangelism Fellowship says it seeks to share the Gospel with children and establish them in the Bible and a local church. East Cleburne Community Center says it provides educational programs and activities for underprivileged children in east Cleburne. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by hardship around the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 23 grants totaling $42,350. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,600, with a median of $1,100.
Among its largest reported grants were $17,600 to Cleburne Bible Church, $2,200 to Kanakuk Institute, and $1,900 each to Cleburne Bible Church Benevolence and First Priority of America. Other 2025 grants included $1,100 to Child Evangelism Fellowship, $1,100 to San Antonio Christian School, $700 to Samaritan’s Purse, and $300 to East Cleburne Community Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ronald D. Ray is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Janszen Charitable Trust is led by Ronald D. Ray, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald D. Ray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Janszen Charitable Trust
How much does The Janszen Charitable Trust give each year?
The Janszen Charitable Trust gave $42K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 18 grants.
What is The Janszen Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Janszen Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,841, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Janszen Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Janszen Charitable Trust give grants?
The Janszen Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleburne, TX (6 grants), Ft Worth, TX (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Janszen Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Janszen Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ongoing Welfare of Each Organization" (18 grants) and "Ongoing Welfare of Both Organizations" (5 grants).
Who are The Janszen Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Janszen Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Cleburne Bible Church ($17,600), Kanakuk Institute ($2,200) and Cleburne Bible Church Benevolen ($1,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Janszen Charitable Trust?
The Janszen Charitable Trust reported $100K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Janszen Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, San Antonio Christian School describes its mission as partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered education and train future Christian leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Janszen Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it 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 Janszen Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Janszen Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6423830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Janszen Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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