Jes Edwards Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 51-0173260 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR STACE E SEWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 122297, FORT WORTH TX 76121 |
| Phone | 8177376924 |
| BELINDAT@CHARTER.NET | |
| Form and materials | LETTER HISTORY BUDGETFINANCIALS AMOUNTPURPOSE OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | MAY 31 ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | NO INDIVIDUALS OR INDIVIDUAL CHURCH |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Support & Rescue | Justin, TX | New building | $100,000 |
| Life House Christian Baptist | Palm Coast, FL | Church construction voronezh russia | $100,000 |
| Mission India | Grand Rapids, MI | Adult literacy church planning | $100,000 |
| Texans on Mission | Dallas, TX | Disaster relief program | $100,000 |
| Cancer Care Service | Fort Worth, TX | Most needed | $100,000 |
| Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation | Mabank, TX | Veteran support services | $76,000 |
| The Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | Three track chairs and trailers | $60,000 |
| Concerned Citizens of Jack County | Jacksboro, TX | Drain issue bldg ins trays & instant milk | $55,000 |
| Unbound Now | Fort Worth, TX | North texas operating exp | $50,000 |
| One Safe Place | Fort Worth, TX | Family justice center | $50,000 |
| Cal Farley's | Amarillo, TX | Boys & girls programs | $40,000 |
| Recovery Resource Council | Fort Worth, TX | Enduring families programs | $40,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | Most needed | $30,000 |
| Hope Local | Fort Worth, TX | Hope now program | $30,000 |
| Hope Farm Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Hope farm leadership dev prog | $30,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship | Houston, TX | Prision entrep program | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum Science & History | Fort Worth, TX | Digitalis planetarium system | $25,000 |
| The Archway | Arlington, TX | Safe shelter program | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Jjacksboro Animal Shelter | Jacksboro, TX | Quarantine bldg cat condo | $25,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting Co | Albert Lea, MN | Operating exp | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc of Tarranct Co | Fort Worth, TX | Meal program | $25,000 |
| Fairmount Community Library Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Building repairs | $25,000 |
| The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Hope squad suicide prevention program | $20,000 |
| Drc | Fort Worth, TX | Outreachhousing placement & mgmt svce | $15,000 |
| The Parenting Center | Fort Worth, TX | Family life education program | $15,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | Nu housing campaign | $3,500 |
| Oakwood Cenetery Association | Jacksboro, TX | Maintenance exp | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,191,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $831,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $990,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632669349100818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0173260
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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