Journey Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Journey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Southlake, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,800 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$240,800
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $240,226 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,226 | 24 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $240,800 | 22 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Journey Charitable Foundation 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 Journey Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $62,000 |
| California | 3 | $33,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $23,000 |
| New York | 2 | $21,800 |
| Georgia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lisc | Support Community Seed Grants initiative | $30,000 |
| EARTH University | Funds for scholarship program | $15,000 |
| Maasai Girls Education Fund | Support the MDEF-Kajiado staff for Maasai women | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Action Of Central Texas | Support the Little Ripples pre-school program | $13,000 |
| Mother Maryam Foundation | Support free health care campaigns | $12,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | Support for the Outreach health facilities program | $11,000 |
| Lift Up The Vulnerable | Support Our Fathers Cleft anti-trafficing centers | $10,800 |
| Fabretto | Supprt the expansion of youth development projects | $10,000 |
| Every Shelter | Funds for tarps for refugee families in Uganda | $10,000 |
| Flying Kites | Support program expansion of Girls United & GBV | $10,000 |
| Kakenyas Dream | Support Centers for Excellence in Kenya | $10,000 |
| Kula Project | Support for Kula Fellowship program | $10,000 |
| Kdef | Funds for Youth Mentorship Program at-risk youths | $10,000 |
| Limitless Horizons | Support for Colegio Horizontes mentoring program | $10,000 |
| MAIA Impact School | Support the mentorship health and family program | $10,000 |
| Malayaka House | Support school related expenses for kids in Uganda | $10,000 |
| The Foundation For Tomorrow | Support supplies for mentoring and coaching pgm | $10,000 |
| Angela House | Support for Aftercare case manager and expenses | $10,000 |
| Caravan To Class | Support the Bourse Jackie English Program | $10,000 |
| Calvary Childrens Home | Support of children in Atlanta who live apart from | $6,000 |
| Coalition For Spiritual Public Le | Training materials to address economic issues | $5,000 |
| Live Action | Support for Window To the Womb Pregnancy web app | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Erica Kernan CFO
- Francine Fleming
- Weldon Mikulik
- Janice Oettmeier
- Christina Parker
- Mandy Walls
Questions people ask
Does Journey Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Journey Charitable Foundation give?
$240,800 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Journey Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Erica Kernan CFO (Trustee), Francine Fleming (Trustee), Weldon Mikulik (Trustee) and Janice Oettmeier (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Journey Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.