Private foundation · EIN 23-7025805 · Houston, Texas · Education

Leon Jaworski Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $165K total, median $10K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$165K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baylor University University DevWaco, TXEducational$62K
American Leadership ForumHouston, TXEducational$50K
Communities in School Houston IncHouston, TXEducational$15K
Houston Urban Debate LeagueHouston, TXEducational$10K
Trinity Edwards Springs ProtectionWimberley, TXEnvironmental and Educational$10K
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXEducational$8,000
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TXCultural$5,000
Grameen AmericaNew York, NYEducational and Cultural$5,000

By state: Texas 7 · New York 1

About this foundation

Leon Jaworski Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Leon Jaworski Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Leon Jaworski Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Leon Jaworski Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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