CJR Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
CJR Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,750
- Assets$330,398
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,300 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,250 | 11 | $258,817 |
| 2024 | $12,300 | 9 | $282,681 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 10 | $330,398 |
How to apply
CJR Foundation Inc 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.
What CJR Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $6,050 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,750 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CURE JM Foundation | Research to cure Juvenile Myositis | $3,750 |
| Brain and Behavioral Research Inst | Research for mental illness | $2,500 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Closing the hunger gap | $1,500 |
| Any Baby Can | Support for families with sick children | $1,000 |
| Dell Childrens Hospital | Hospital carefor children | $1,000 |
| Lifeworks | Help youth and families gain self-sufficiency | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Assist neigh-bors in crisis | $800 |
| Citizens United for Research Epilepsy | Research a cure for epilepsy | $700 |
| Texas Gun Sense | Advocate for policies to reduce gun violence | $400 |
| CASA of Travis County | Advocate for abused children | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel E Reed III
- Laurel M Reed
- Catherine R Jones
- Joel E Reed IV
- Ryan W Reed
Questions people ask
Does CJR Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CJR Foundation Inc give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs CJR Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel E Reed III (President), Laurel M Reed (Vice Pres), Catherine R Jones (Director) and Joel E Reed IV (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does CJR Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and health.