Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $507,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $16,250 and the largest $77,500. 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$507,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$16,250
- Largest grant$77,500
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $490,000 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 | $648,000 | 22 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $490,000 | 22 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $507,000 | 24 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Julietta Jarvis 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 Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $507,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Museum of Art | General fund & various projects | $77,500 |
| Troup Independent School System | Scholarships | $55,000 |
| Tyler Rose Museum | General fund | $45,000 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic | Clinic building expansion | $40,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | General fund | $30,000 |
| Hiway 80 Rescue Mission - Tyler | Community enrichment | $27,500 |
| Hospice of East Texas | Medical | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Food pantry | $20,000 |
| East Texas Crisis Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Smith County Historical Society | General fund | $20,000 |
| Individual | Community enrichment | $20,000 |
| Individual | Food pantry | $20,000 |
| Path | General fund | $12,500 |
| Camp Tyler Foundation | General fund | $10,500 |
| Children's Village Home | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Maintenance | $10,000 |
| East Texas Symphony | General fund | $10,000 |
| Kourage Health | General fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Caldwell Zoo | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $9,000 |
| Tyler Civic Theater | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Alliance | General fund | $5,000 |
| East Texas Heritage Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Jarvis
- Brenda Cameron
- Hart Cameron
Questions people ask
Does Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc give?
$507,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $16,250.
Who runs Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Jarvis (Vp/Treasurer), Brenda Cameron (Pres/Chair) and Hart Cameron (Vp/Secretary).
What does Julietta Jarvis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and food and hunger.