Jean Lykes Grace Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 30-0437493 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,750 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Support | $35,190 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Community Health Outreach | Houston, TX | Support | $8,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Support | $8,000 |
| Red Collar Rescue | Houston, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Amistad Mission | Nashville, TN | Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Ksbj Education Fdn | Humble, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Seminary of the Southwest | Austin, TX | Support | $4,000 |
| Second Baptist School | Houston, TX | Support | $3,250 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | Support | $3,000 |
| YMCA of the Rockies | Estes Park, CO | Support | $3,000 |
| After School Opportunity Lab | Dallas, TX | Support | $3,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | Houston, TX | Support | $1,750 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX | Support | $1,610 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Support | $1,500 |
| Interfaith Ministries of Greater Ho | Houston, TX | Support | $1,200 |
| American Indian College | Denver, CO | Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($40,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $138,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611769349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0437493
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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