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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$20,841,805
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $78,357,234
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Tax year 2023
$29,623,472
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $108,506,578
-
Tax year 2022
$28,615,822
- Grants listed
- 81
- Assets, end of year
- $131,035,168
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Tax year 2021
$21,976,365
- Grants listed
- 55
- Assets, end of year
- $154,607,716
-
Tax year 2020
$31,517,143
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $180,827,902
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Khan Academy IncMountain View, CA
Education
$6,846,730 -
Charities Aid Foundation America Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA
Education
$3,688,864 -
Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and DevelopmentGeorgetown, Guyana
Education
$2,500,000 -
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX
Education
$1,300,000 -
The Emc Foundation IncDemerara, Guyana
Education
$1,000,000 -
Educational Matching GiftSpring, TX
Education
$993,238 -
Cherie Blair Foundation for WomenLondon, United Kingdom
Education
$600,000 -
Counterpart International IncWashington, DC
Education
$500,000 -
Friends of Panafricare IncWashington, DC
Education
$350,000 -
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas IncHouston, TX
Education
$300,000 -
Fundacao Mecanismo de Apoio A Sociedade Civil MascMaputo, Mozambique
Education
$300,000 -
Clarisse Machanguana FoundationOld Greenwich, CT
Education
$300,000 -
United States Agency for International DevelopmentWashington, DC
Education
$250,000 -
United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers CountyBaytown, TX
Education
$230,000 -
Georgia Tech Foundation IncAtlanta, GA
Education
$200,000 -
Solar Sister IncGreat Falls, VA
Education
$200,000 -
Teach for AllNew York, NY
Education
$150,000 -
United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson CountyBeaumont, TX
Education
$130,500 -
Good Reason Houston IncHouston, TX
Education
$125,000 -
Cybergrants SPV LLCAndover, MA
Education
$111,723 -
Capital Area United WayBaton Rouge, LA
Education
$100,000 -
Grassroot Soccer IncHanover, NH
Education
$100,000 -
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering IncAlexandria, VA
Education
$100,000 -
University of Houston Operating AccountHouston, TX
Education
$93,750 -
United Way of Hunterdon CountyFlemington, NJ
Education
$90,000 -
United Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AK
Education
$67,500 -
Society of Women EngineersCarol Stream, IL
Education
$50,000 -
Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic FoundationPomona, CA
Education
$7,500 -
University of Virginia Advancement Operations AccountCharlottesville, VA
Education
$5,000 -
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family AllianceStafford, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Gils Inc of Greater HoustonHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Local Infant Formula for Emergencies IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
San Jose ClinicHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Children at Risk IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Supergirls Shine FoundationHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Communities in Schools of Houston IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Trees for HoustonHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Montgomery County Youth ServicesConroe, TX
Education
$4,200 -
YMCA of the Greater Houston OperatingHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Museum of Health and Medical Science John P McGovernHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
OnegoalChicago, IL
Education
$4,200 -
The Periwinkle FoundationHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
The RoseHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Houston Minority Supplier Development CouncilHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County IncConroe, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Childrens Museum of HoustonHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Child Advocates IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Aldine Education FoundationHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Bayou Preservation AssocHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Education for Tomorrow AllianceConroe, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Houston Arboretum and Nature CentreHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Kids Meals IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Easter Seals of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Houston Symphony Donation Account Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Depository AccountHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Houston Ballet FoundationHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Camp for AllHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Ser Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Houstons Amazing Place IncHouston, TX
Education
$4,200 -
Flagler College IncSt Augustine, FL
Education
$4,000 -
Jones County Junior College FoundationEllisville, MS
Education
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education8 grants $7,338,33071% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking8 grants $1,703,90017% of the total
- International aid3 grants $1,000,00010% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $100,000<1% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $100,000<1% of the total
- Human services5 grants $21,000<1% of the total
- 6 other causes11 grants $46,200<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California2 grants $6,854,230
- Virginia5 grants $4,493,864
- Texas41 grants $3,315,288
- District of Columbia2 grants $600,000
- Connecticut1 grant $300,000
- Georgia1 grant $200,000
- New York1 grant $150,000
- Massachusetts1 grant $111,723
- Louisiana1 grant $100,000
- New Hampshire1 grant $100,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Matt M FurmanTrustee & Chairman Hours 0Pay $0
- Alvin V AbrahamsTrustee & President Hours 10Pay $0
- Juliana L SchmokerSecretary Hours 0Pay $0
- Chris M CarronGeneral Counsel Hours 2Pay $0
- James R ChapmanTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
- Jon M GibbsTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
- Julio E TamacasTreasurer Hours 0Pay $0
- Inge A Van CoppenolleTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
- Michael P ZamoraTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
- Jeffrey A TaylorTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
- Alison P SimonTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
- Thomas Chris SmithController Hours 2Pay $0
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