Jane & John Justin Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, particularly in education, health, and community services. Its mission includes funding initiatives that promote equine therapy, aid victims of domestic violence, and support educational programs and scholarships. The foundation also invests in capital campaigns for health-related facilities and cultural institutions, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare. It primarily serves organizations within Texas, focusing on impactful projects that address pressing social needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Texas nonprofits with existing connections to the foundation or local funders, especially organizations running large capital campaigns or operating in health, education, equine therapy, domestic violence support, or regional cultural institutions.
Good Fit
- • Project is a capital campaign or large capital/improvement project seeking multi-hundred-thousand or multi-million dollar gifts.
- • Organization is based in Texas (local to Fort Worth/Tarrant County region).
- • There is an introduction or prior relationship with a board member, director, or local philanthropic intermediary.
- • Program area aligns with observed priorities (health systems, education, equine therapy, domestic violence services, or cultural institutions).
- • Organizational capacity to manage large restricted gifts and public recognition opportunities.
Geography
Observed giving in both years was entirely to Texas organizations, with a single-state footprint and all dollars concentrated in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients (eight grants) and multiple independent charities funded, but the portfolio is concentrated: one recipient took 53% and the top five accounted for 91% of dollars, and six recipients returned from the prior year.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings state it funds only preselected organizations and only one new recipient appeared in 2023; direct evidence of broad turnover is limited, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without invitation or introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
