Private foundation · EIN 76-0537395 · Bellaire, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jan and J Venn Leeds 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $300K total, median $150K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$300K
Median grant
$150K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXRestrickedannual gala indowment$250K
BrookwoodBrookshire, TXUnrestricked$50K

About this foundation

Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellaire, Texas, administered in care of James E McLean, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 2 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Jan and J Venn Leeds Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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