The New York-based JEHT Foundation had made seed grants to help fund reform of the juvenile justic program. According to Melissa del Bosque of the Texas Observer,
JEHT was poised to give millions to innovative pilot projects designed to reduce criminal behavior in Texas. Representatives from Travis County, Harris County and the cities of Dallas, San Antonio and Houston met with philanthropy staff to discuss funding, she says.
The foundation closed its doors in late January. Its entire endowment was invested with Madoff.
