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J Squared Family Foundation

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Houston, Texas · EIN 76-0535844 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$50.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Arts & Culture5
  • Education5
  • Environment4
  • Health3
  • Human Services3
  • Faith-Based2

Where it gives

22% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
St Luke's United Methodist ChurchHouston, TXPayment on Commitment$450,000
Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TXContribution$200,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNContribution$160,000
Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, TNContribution$100,000
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXPayment on pledge$100,000
Sconset TrustSiasconset, MAContribution$100,000
Community Foundation for NantucketNantucket, MAContribution$50,000
Sankaty Head Foundation IncSiasconset, MAContribution$40,000
First Tee - Greater HoustonHouston, TXContribution$35,000
St John's SchoolHouston, TXEndowed Fund$25,000
George W Bush FoundationDallas, TXPayment on pledge$25,000
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXContribution$25,000
United WayHouston, TXContribution$25,000
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXContribution$25,000
Harmon Recovery FoundationLa Quinta, CAContribution$25,000
Connect CommunityHouston, TXContribution$20,000
Sconset Union ChapelSiasconset, MAContribution$11,000
Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CAContribution$10,000
Scenic HoustonHouston, TXContribution$10,000
The Orange ShowHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Nantucket AtheneumNantucket, MAContribution$10,000
Nantucket Historical AssociationNantucket, MAContribution$10,000
YES Preparatory SchoolHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Annunciation Orthodox SchoolHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Families EmpoweredHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Good Samaritan FoundationHouston, TXContribution$10,000
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXContribution$10,000
TIRR FoundationHouston, TXContribution$10,000
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXContribution$10,000
Pro-Vision IncHouston, TXContribution$7,500
Hobby Center FoundationHouston, TXContribution$6,000
Rice AthleticsOwl ClubHouston, TXContribution$5,000
The Rise School of HoustonHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Amazing PlaceHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Houston Parks BoardHouston, TXContribution$5,000
The Menninger Clinic FoundationHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Teach for AmericaHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Trees for HoustonHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Harmon Family FoundationHouston, TXContribution$5,000
American Leadership ForumHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Hope & Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Southern Texas PGA FoundationSpring, TXContribution$5,000
The Joy SchoolHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Church of The Good ShepherdCashiers, NCContribution$5,000
Houston Area Urban LeagueHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VAContribution$5,000
RemindHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TXContribution$5,000
Camp AranzazuRockport, TXContribution$2,500
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXContribution$2,500
Houston SPCAHouston, TXContribution$2,500
The Parish SchoolHouston, TXContribution$2,500
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TXContribution$1,000
Egan Maritime InstituteNantucket, MAContribution$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$1,676,50058
2023$1,310,10052

Sources

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