The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400.
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation gave $400 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $6,808
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Vision ($400).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2021) to $500 (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charitable | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,808 | $400 | $400 | $400 | 1 | $400 | $335 |
| 2023 | $6,808 | — | $400 | $400 | 1 | $400 | $354 |
| 2022 | $7,208 | — | $500 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $379 |
| 2021 | $7,708 | $200 | $200 | $200 | 1 | $200 | $380 |
| 2020 | $7,708 | $10 | — | — | — | — | $380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $335 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation is led by Jean Tichenor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Tichenor
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Russell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jana Potenza
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Spencer Russell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Jean Tichenor Family Foundation
How much does The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation give each year?
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation gave $400 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400 across 1 grant.
How large is The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation?
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $335 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation operate?
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Washington.
What is The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jean Tichenor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8911826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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