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Charles Jago Elder Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 846578418

Charles Jago Elder Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $13.8 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $11.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Charles Jago Elder Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas4$13.8 million

Grants paid in 2023

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Charles Jago Elder Foundation
Houston, TX
To fund charitable activities$11.4 million
Native Prairies Association of Texas
San Marcos, TX
To fund charitable activities$2.1 million
Camp for All
Burton, TX
To fund charitable activities$240,000
Texas Land Conservancy
Austin, TX
To fund charitable activities$33,494

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles Jago Elder Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Charles Jago Elder Charitable Trust give?

$13.8 million in tax year 2023, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.

Who runs Charles Jago Elder Charitable Trust?

Its 2023 filing lists Houston Trust Company (Trustee).

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