The Leon Jaworski Foundation
The Leon Jaworski Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $54K.
The Leon Jaworski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leon Jaworski Foundation gave $165K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,625
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,394,344
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 Leon Jaworski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor University University Dev ($62K). Together the top 8 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 42 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leon Jaworski Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University University Dev Waco, TX | Educational | $62,000 |
| American Leadership Forum Houston, TX | Educational | $50,000 |
| Communities In School Houston Inc Houston, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| Houston Urban Debate League Houston, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Wimberley, TX | Environmental and Educational | $10,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Educational | $8,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society Houston, TX | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Grameen America New York, NY | Educational and Cultural | $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 | $1,394,344 | $71,193 | $191,589 | $165,000 | 8 | $174,640 | $54,244 | $108,247 |
| 2023 | $1,516,168 | $114,922 | $169,912 | $145,000 | 8 | $153,702 | $98,712 | $98,326 |
| 2022 | $1,574,377 | $193,088 | $169,666 | $146,000 | 9 | $153,666 | $177,088 | $101,340 |
| 2021 | $1,550,955 | $140,931 | $158,557 | $135,000 | 9 | $142,375 | $124,749 | $118,035 |
| 2020 | $1,571,179 | $127,390 | $124,467 | $101,500 | 8 | — | $116,811 | $98,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leon Jaworski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leon Jaworski Foundation is led by Joseph S Jaworski, Chair & Vice Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph S Jaworski
Chair & Vice Chair
President & Vice Chairman → Chairman & Vice Chairmen, 2022
Chairman & Vice Chairmen → Chair & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley J B Tobin
2nd Vice Chair
2nd Vice President → 2nd Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Draper
Treasurer
1st Vice President Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Draper
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Leon Jaworski Foundation
How much does The Leon Jaworski Foundation give each year?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation gave $165K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 8 grants.
What is The Leon Jaworski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,625, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leon Jaworski Foundation give grants?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does The Leon Jaworski Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Leon Jaworski Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are The Leon Jaworski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baylor University University Dev ($62,000), American Leadership Forum ($50,000) and Communities In School Houston Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leon Jaworski Foundation?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Leon Jaworski Foundation?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Leon Jaworski Foundation's EIN?
The Leon Jaworski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7025805. 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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