Tijeras Foundation
Tijeras Foundation is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. It states that its direct charitable activity is “enabling, elevating & encouraging the ministry of biblically-based Christian organizations.” Its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Tijeras Foundation at a glance
In short: Tijeras Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,133,300
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,416
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,536,793
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% 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 Tijeras Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2900 Se Dune Drive 415 A, Stuart, FL 34996
Phone: (505) 681-2973
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tijeras Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life ($557K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 139 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to New Mexico, 11% to Mississippi, 9% to Georgia, and 2% to Oklahoma. The listed grants also included recipients in other states, including Michigan, Virginia, Colorado, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tijeras Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.0M (2021) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Stuart, FL | Capital for Southwind Dining Hall and Ministry Support | $557,000 |
| Generous Church Madison, MS | Ministry Support | $125,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Ministry Support | $105,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing International Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Ministry Support | $100,000 |
| Cure International Grand Rapids, MI | Children Support | $25,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Landsdowne, VA | Ministry Support | $25,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries Sanford, FL | Ministry Support | $20,000 |
| Got Questions Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry Support | $15,000 |
| The Hope Center for Autism Inc Stuart, FL | Ministry Support | $15,000 |
| Grace & Peace Presbyterian Church Tulsa, OK | Ministry Support | $14,500 |
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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 | $23,536,793 | $2,532,923 | $1,430,709 | $1,133,300 | 32 | $1,209,301 | $2,330,263 | $1,294,301 |
| 2023 | $22,434,880 | $1,801,150 | $1,766,334 | $1,409,556 | 30 | $1,491,436 | $1,594,023 | $1,245,728 |
| 2022 | $22,436,336 | $3,652,603 | $1,638,417 | $1,335,568 | 29 | $1,421,318 | $3,458,842 | $1,250,430 |
| 2021 | $20,422,150 | $1,864,352 | $1,239,518 | $1,028,217 | 23 | — | $1,733,811 | $1,316,480 |
| 2020 | $19,811,546 | $242,406 | $1,564,826 | $1,267,340 | 25 | — | $122,811 | $881,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tijeras Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 stated charitable activity is to enable, elevate, and encourage the ministry of biblically based Christian organizations. Its 2024 grants included ministry support, a capital project for a dining hall, children’s support, and community support.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations funded. The Hope Center for Autism says it provides ABA-based education to autistic students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. Zuni Christian Mission School describes its work as providing Christian education rooted in biblical truth. Prison Fellowship Ministries says it works on criminal justice reform and supports people affected by incarceration. CURE International describes providing surgical care for children with disabilities in a compassionate Christian environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $1,133,300. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $557,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $557,000 to Young Life for capital costs for Southwind Dining Hall and ministry support; $125,000 to Generous Church for ministry support; $105,000 to National Christian Foundation for ministry support; and $100,000 to Faith Comes By Hearing International Foundation for ministry support.
Other reported awards included $25,000 each to CURE International for children’s support and Prison Fellowship Ministries for ministry support; $20,000 to Ligonier Ministries; $15,000 each to Got Questions Ministries and The Hope Center for Autism; and $14,500 to Grace & Peace Presbyterian Church. These listed purposes were primarily ministry support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Virgil L. Dugan as director; Kenneth E. Johns as president and chairman of the board; Cynthia Johns as vice president and director; Jeffrey Johns as treasurer and director; and Julie J. Johns as secretary and director.
Tijeras Foundation is led by Kenneth E. Johns, President & Chairman of Board on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth E. Johns
President & Chairman of Board
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Cynthia Johns
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Jeffrey Johns
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie J. Johns
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virgil L. Dugan
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Kenneth E Johns (President/Chairman of Boar). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tijeras Foundation
How much does Tijeras Foundation give each year?
Tijeras Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 30 grants.
What is Tijeras Foundation's typical grant size?
Tijeras Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,416, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tijeras Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Tijeras Foundation give grants?
Tijeras Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (12%) and Mississippi (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (8 grants), Albuquerque, NM (4 grants), Tulsa, OK (3 grants) and Hobe Sound, FL (2 grants).
Does Tijeras Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Tijeras Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (21 grants) and "Community Support" (5 grants).
Who are Tijeras Foundation's largest grantees?
Tijeras Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life ($557,000), Generous Church ($125,000) and National Christian Foundation ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tijeras Foundation?
Tijeras Foundation reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Tijeras Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to enable, elevate, and encourage the ministry of biblically based Christian organizations. Its 2024 grants included ministry support, a capital project for a dining hall, children’s support, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tijeras Foundation?
The foundation 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 Tijeras Foundation's EIN?
Tijeras Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0456831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tijeras Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tijeras Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tijeras-foundation-morg_893029150ac641858bbc6fabbf43e241
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