The Justice Reform logo

The Justice Reform

Public charity · Grantmaker Fort Worth, TX EIN: 85-1192496 Website

The Justice Reform is answering the cry for justice by bringing reformation from city to city. We seek to be a voice for the voiceless, bring hope to the hopeless, and bring light into the darkness.

Key facts about The Justice Reform

In short: The Justice Reform gave $73K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
85-1192496
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$72,826
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$24,275
Median grant
$12,826
Total assets
$2,931,779
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+14.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$73K

+129.1% YoY

Grant Count

3

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+52.7% YoY

About The Justice Reform

Based on IRS filings

The Justice Reform is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $101K.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Justice Reform?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

Fort WorthLos AngelesPearlandRancho Cordova

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 2 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $73K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Mercy Culture Church: $50KMercy Culture Church$50KBlessing Israeli Believers: $13KBlessing Israeli Believers$13KWomen's Choice Resource Center: $10KWomen's Choice Resource Center$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Culture Church ($50K). Together the top 3 received $73K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy Culture Church Fort Worth, TXTo support the new initiative citizens for life org$50,000
Blessing Israeli Believers Pearland, TXTo Further the Organization's Charitable Mission$12,826
Women's Choice Resource Center Fort Worth, TXTo Further the Organization's Charitable Mission$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,931,779$2,569,811$711,985
Revenue$836,056$2,123,610$649,256
Expenses$469,654$288,802$510,545
Net Investment Income$101,324$83,825—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Justice Reform is led by Heather Schott, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Heather Schott

    President

    President → Director, 2021

    Director → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Saville

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jaco Booyens

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Les Cody

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Penate

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vanessa Hector

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $1K (2023) → $0 (2024)

  • Landon Schott

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Abe Smith (2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Cam McDaniel (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Nate Schatzline (2022) — Director
  • Former: Stephani McDaniel (2020–2021) — 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.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Vanessa Hector — Secretary: $1KVanessa HectorSecretary$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $1K, to Vanessa Hector (Secretary).

Frequently asked questions about The Justice Reform

How much does The Justice Reform give each year?

The Justice Reform gave $73K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $32K across 2 grants.

What is The Justice Reform's typical grant size?

The Justice Reform's median grant in 2024 was $12,826, and its average grant was $24,275, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Justice Reform give grants?

The Justice Reform gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (2 grants).

Does The Justice Reform give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Justice Reform's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is The Justice Reform?

The Justice Reform reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $836K.

What is The Justice Reform?

The Justice Reform is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.

What is The Justice Reform's EIN?

The Justice Reform's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1192496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching The Justice Reform by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Justice Reform's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common

Council for Life

Dallas, TX

Council for Life funds operating and capital projects that support life-affirming choices, especially services related to unplanned pregnancies, such as pregnancy support, maternity care, adoption and parenting programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $12,000 to $106,000, with a median of about $59,000; it funds eligible projects in North and Central Texas. The profile describes an application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$1.5M

Grants

39

Total Given

$2.2M

Spirit Empowered Leadership

Tucson, AZ

The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for religious purposes. The organization's purpose is to empower pastors and religious leaders; to help pastors obtain encouragement, fresh vision and healing; to raise awareness of the demands and challenges of Christian ministry; and conduct training programs to train and equipt people of all ages to serve in Christian ministry.

Assets

$562K

Grants

1

Total Given

$21K

Arlington Woman's Club

Arlington, TX

The mission of the Arlington Woman's Club is to promote and develop the potential of its members through education and to benefit the community through its philanthropic projects.

Education

Assets

$1.1M

Grants

2

Total Given

$15K

Talents Foundation Inc

Cumming, GA

Assets

$392K

Grants

5

Total Given

$93K

Israel Benevolence Fund Inc

Houston, TX

Organization's Mission Israel Benevolence Fund Inc makes donations to qualifying organizations for charitable use: humanitarian aid and educational assistance to widows, orphans at risk children, Holocaust Survivors and trafficked teens and adults.

Assets

$63K

Grants

7

Total Given

$132K

Mission Pre-Born Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Mission Pre-Born funds pregnancy resource centers and clinics in the United States, supporting services such as ultrasounds, counseling, training, and clinic programs. In 2023, its 107 grants ranged from $5,908 to $194,148, with a median grant of $23,632. It accepts online interest forms for its Operation Equip Grant; no general unsolicited-request policy is stated.

Assets

$18.4M

Grants

107

Total Given

$3.6M

Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust

Chicago, IL

The Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Tarrant County, Texas, across areas including social services, education, health, arts, animal welfare, and the environment. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,500 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$2.2M

Grants

13

Total Given

$114K

Martha Sue Parr Trust

Chicago, IL

The trust supports eligible nonprofits, especially programs serving young people, religious organizations, and hospitals in Texas; recent grants ranged from $15,000 to $325,000, with a median of $40,000. Its filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations, and applicants are directed to JPMorgan Chase Bank’s online grant materials; no deadlines are stated.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$26.5M

Grants

16

Total Given

$1.4M

Arlington Tomorrow Foundation

Arlington, TX

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation funds quality-of-life projects for Arlington, Texas, residents, including parks, arts and culture, libraries, neighborhoods, conservation, and programs for youth and families. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $3,205,606, with a median of $50,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Assets

$126.1M

Grants

21

Total Given

$7.5M

The Junior League of Fort Worth Inc

Fort Worth, TX

The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance womens leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Assets

$8.7M

Grants

46

Total Given

$714K

doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation

Pleasant Grove, UT

The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation funds projects that support community self-reliance, including health, education, clean water, sanitation, crisis relief, microcredit, and anti-trafficking work, in the U.S. and more than 110 countries. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,103 to $386,271, with a median of $20,000; its Match Program offers approved projects up to $10,000 in matching funds. It accepts applications through that program, but applicants must meet eligibility requirements and speak with the Executive Director before applying.

Assets

$6.6M

Grants

52

Total Given

$2.1M

Reiff Family Foundation

Escondido, CA

The Reiff Family Foundation supports Christian ministries, churches, and organizations serving people with disabilities and survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, with grants reported across multiple states, including California, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, and Arizona. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$40.3M

Grants

58

Total Given

$2.1M

More Funders in Texas

The Justice Reform down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?