Grants paid in 2024
58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's United Methodist ChurchHouston, TX | Payment on Commitment | $450K |
| Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TX | Contribution | $200K |
| Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN | Contribution | $160K |
| Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, TN | Contribution | $100K |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX | Payment on pledge | $100K |
| Sconset TrustSiasconset, MA | Contribution | $100K |
| Community Foundation for NantucketNantucket, MA | Contribution | $50K |
| Sankaty Head Foundation IncSiasconset, MA | Contribution | $40K |
| First Tee - Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Contribution | $35K |
| St John's SchoolHouston, TX | Endowed Fund | $25K |
| George W Bush FoundationDallas, TX | Payment on pledge | $25K |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | Contribution | $25K |
| United WayHouston, TX | Contribution | $25K |
| Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX | Contribution | $25K |
| Harmon Recovery FoundationLa Quinta, CA | Contribution | $25K |
| Connect CommunityHouston, TX | Contribution | $20K |
| Sconset Union ChapelSiasconset, MA | Contribution | $11K |
| Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CA | Contribution | $10K |
| Scenic HoustonHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| The Orange ShowHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Nantucket AtheneumNantucket, MA | Contribution | $10K |
| Nantucket Historical AssociationNantucket, MA | Contribution | $10K |
| Yes Preparatory SchoolHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Annunciation Orthodox SchoolHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Families EmpoweredHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Good Samaritan FoundationHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Tirr FoundationHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX | Contribution | $10K |
| Pro-Vision IncHouston, TX | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Hobby Center FoundationHouston, TX | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Rice Athleticsowl ClubHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Rise School of HoustonHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Amazing PlaceHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Houston Parks BoardHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic FoundationHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Teach for AmericaHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Trees for HoustonHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Harmon Family FoundationHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| American Leadership ForumHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hope & Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Southern Texas Pga FoundationSpring, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Joy SchoolHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Church of the Good ShepherdCashiers, NC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Houston Area Urban LeagueHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| RemindHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Camp AranzazuRockport, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Houston SPCAHouston, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
| The Parish SchoolHouston, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TX | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Egan Maritime InstituteNantucket, MA | Contribution | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 45 · Tennessee 2 · Massachusetts 7 · California 2 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
J Squared Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of John W Johnson, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does J Squared Family 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 J Squared Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 58 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does J Squared Family Foundation give?
Texas (45 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Massachusetts (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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