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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$14,912,000
- Grants listed
- 81
- Assets, end of year
- $212,359,533
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Tax year 2023
$13,262,000
- Grants listed
- 85
- Assets, end of year
- $204,982,752
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Tax year 2022
$13,097,000
- Grants listed
- 89
- Assets, end of year
- $206,883,664
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Tax year 2021
$13,092,000
- Grants listed
- 97
- Assets, end of year
- $203,029,849
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Tax year 2020
$11,643,000
- Grants listed
- 91
- Assets, end of year
- $180,502,169
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Camp for AllHouston, TX
Capital Campaign to build a second campus
$1,000,000 -
Amazing PlaceHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for expansion of Drexel Facility plus a new facility in Katy.
$500,000 -
The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX
To support general operating programs including prevention, counseling, outpatient treatment, family therapy & recover support to those suffering from alcohol & substance abuse; and renovation of Hamill Conference Center
$500,000 -
Covenant House TexasHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for new campus construction.
$500,000 -
Houston MethodistHouston, TX
To support the Urology Robotics Fellowship, 3D Ultrasound for Urology Imagining Center, Women's Urology Clinic, ALS research & endowment to Oncology Department for cancer research innovation in lung & liver cancer.
$500,000 -
St Martin's Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX
Operating Ministries & Building for the Ages Capital Campaign debt retirement.
$410,000 -
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for new STEM & Nursing Building, Hamill Presidential & Nursing Scholarships
$400,000 -
Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX
Operating Programs to provide rent & utility assistance, ESL/GED & vocational training & Capital Campaign to renovate existing building & add a new building for classrooms & office space & add parking.
$400,000 -
Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TX
To support operating programs such as rent & utility assistance, GED/ESL classes, food pantry, job counseling & vocational training.
$300,000 -
DePelchin Children's CenterHouston, TX
Operating Programs including foster care, adoption services & children's mental health services & Capital Campaign for new Volunteer Services Building on main campus.
$300,000 -
Houston Humane SocietyHouston, TX
Operating Support for spay/neuter program, pet adoption, free pet food "Pet Pantry" programs at low income assistance ministries plus management consultant & organizational review & Architect Master Plan costs.
$300,000 -
Northwest Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX
Operating programs & Endowment/Reserve Fund
$300,000 -
Open Door Mission FoundationHouston, TX
Operating Programs including housing, meals, clothing, GED, career guidance & Doorway Recovery Program for homeless men & Medical Respit Center.
$300,000 -
St Paul's Methodist FoundationHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for renovation of Jones Education Building, Operating programs to provide support for Building & Facilities, Landscaping, Security Improvements & General Operations
$300,000 -
Star of HopeHouston, TX
Operating Support for Men's Development Center & Women's Cornerstone Community
$300,000 -
The Beacon (Cathedral Health Ministries)Houston, TX
Operating Support for homeless services
$250,000 -
Girl Scouts of America - San Jacinto CouncilHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for a new "Starboard" cabin at Camp Casa Mare sailing camp in Kemah.
$250,000 -
Houston ZooHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for new Headquarters Building
$250,000 -
Mission of YahwehHouston, TX
Operating Support for its residential programs to house low income women & children & Capital Campaign for a new Residence Building.
$250,000 -
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX
Capital Campaign to build-out the Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation
$250,000 -
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX
Capital Campaign to renovate Cullen Gem & Mineral Hall
$250,000 -
Periwinkle FoundationHouston, TX
Program Support for cancer patients at Texas Children's Hospital through arts, creative writing & photography as well as summer camps & weekend camps.
$250,000 -
Small Steps Nuturing CenterHouston, TX
Operating Support for 2 inner city pre-school campuses & Capital Campaign to add 4 classrooms & add'l adminitrative space to its Jensen Drive school.
$250,000 -
University of HoustonHouston, TX
Scholarships at College of Nursing, College of Medicine & Bauer College of Business
$250,000 -
St John the Divine Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX
Operating ministries or campus renovation projects & "Nau Matching Grant" initiative.
$235,000 -
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX
For Medical Research for improving corneal surgical techniques, dry eye & ocular surface diseases & glaucoma & related diagnostic testing
$225,000 -
Houston Area Parkinson SocietyHouston, TX
Operating Programs to provide both virtual & in person exercise, dance & support groups for individuals suffering from Parkinson disease & their caretakers
$225,000 -
McFarlin Memorial United Methodist ChurchNorman, OK
Operating ministries or campus renovations
$225,000 -
Tallowood Baptist ChurchHouston, TX
Operating ministries or campus renovations
$225,000 -
Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX
Operating Programs & Capital Campaign for 2 new residence halls & other campus renovations
$200,000 -
Camp AranzazuHouston, TX
Operating Support for its summer camp operations
$200,000 -
The Hope and Healing CenterHouston, TX
Operating Support for free mental health programs including education, training, clinical services & research, & training program to recognize mental health or suicide prevention
$200,000 -
reMind (Depression & Bipolar Support)Houston, TX
Operating Programs for its in person & virtual adult groups & in person school support groups for depression, bipolar disorder, mental health issues & suicidal thoughts
$200,000 -
Women's HomeHouston, TX
Operating Support to provide recovery programs & affordable apartments for homeless or vulnerable women & children & renovate bathrooms in recovery dorm & cottages.
$200,000 -
Healthcare for the HomelessHouston, TX
Operating programs to provide medical & dental care plus mental health counseling & case management for the homeless & for a mobile van for street outreach program.
$175,000 -
Texas A&M FoundationCollege Sta, TX
Scholarships & Library Programs
$172,000 -
Alzheimer's Association - Houston & Southeast TXHouston, TX
Operating Support for core programs & services including Helpline, community presentations, care consultants, support groups for caregivers & individuals
$150,000 -
Big Brothers Big SistersHouston, TX
Operating Programs to provide positive adult role models/mentors to at risk youth
$150,000 -
Bo's PlaceHouston, TX
Operating Programs for grief support for children & adults
$150,000 -
Boys and Girls Country of Houston IncHockley, TX
Operating Support to provide residential operating programs for children and youth in the College & Careers program
$150,000 -
Emergency Aid CoalitionHouston, TX
Operating Support for programs to assist the homeless & low income individuals with sack lunches, food pantry, clothing distribution & work boots
$150,000 -
Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, IL
Program Support for its Summer Camp in Texas
$150,000 -
Ronald McDonald House of Houston IncHouston, TX
Operating Support to house families with children as patients in the medical center & Capital Campaign for a new playground & security fence
$150,000 -
YMCA of the Greater Houston AreaHouston, TX
Operating Support for camperships & Equestrian operations at Camp Cullen & purchase of mountain bikes, paddle boards & pedal boats.
$150,000 -
Camp Allen Conference & Retreat CenterNavasota, TX
Capital Campaign for new "Quiet House"
$125,000 -
Crime Stoppers of Houston IncHouston, TX
Operating Support for Tip Line program to help law enforcement identify criminals, Victim Services Program & Safe School & Safe Community crime prevention presentations.
$125,000 -
Houston Recovery CenterHouston, TX
Operating Programs for Sobering Center for Public Intoxication offenders.
$125,000 -
Palmer Drug Abuse ProgramHouston, TX
Program Support for free peer counseling & recovery support groups for teens, young adults & parents impacted by substance abuse
$125,000 -
St John the Baptist Episcopal ChurchBreckenridge, CO
Rectory Renovation project & Capital Campaign debt retirement
$125,000 -
Santa Maria HostelHouston, TX
Program Support to provide recovery centers for women & children & provide residential & outpatient treatment & recovery services plus long term housing & recovery support & to renovate its HealthCare Clinic.
$125,000 -
Teen & Family ServicesHouston, TX
Operating Programs to provide recovery support groups for teens suffering from addiction or substance abuse
$125,000 -
Archway AcademyHouston, TX
Operating Support for core programs to offer a sober high school for students in recovery from substance abuse & mental health issues.
$100,000 -
The Bryan MuseumGalveston, TX
Operating Support for its Texas History Museum & Mini-Museum traveling exhibitions
$100,000 -
Child AdvocatesHouston, TX
Court Services Program to provide adult trained volunteer guardians ad litem for children in foster care or in sexual abuse court cases
$100,000 -
The Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX
Capital Campaign for renovation & expansion of Entry Hall & Gift Shop
$100,000 -
Dress for SuccessHouston, TX
Operating Programs to provide career counseling, job application training, mentoring & suitable business attire for job interviews to over 3000 women per year
$100,000 -
Billy Graham Evangelestic AssociationCharlotte, NC
Operating Support
$100,000 -
The Menninger ClinicHouston, TX
Psychiatric Nurse Training & Residency program & CAMS Suicide Prevention Training Program
$100,000 -
River Oaks Chamber OrchestraHouston, TX
Operating Programs to provide classical orchestra & ensemble concerts at multiple venues in the Houston area & hiring of additional staff
$100,000 -
The Heart of Texas FoundationBellville, TX
Operating Support for its prison ministry, literacy classes & in-prison seminary.
$80,000 -
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX
To support general operating programs.
$75,000 -
The Parish SchoolHouston, TX
General Tuition assistance and tuition assistance for summer camps
$75,000 -
RISE School of HoustonHouston, TX
Operating Support for tuition assistance program
$75,000 -
Facilitators InternationalGrand Rapids, MI
Operating Support for Higher Ground Program & its Crossway Church
$70,000 -
Battleship Texas FoundationHouston, TX
Capital Campaign to renovate the Battleship Texas
$60,000 -
First Christian Church of WaurikaWaurika, OK
Operating Support for general operating ministries or on campus renovations
$60,000 -
Summit in Honduras IncBreckenridge, CO
Operating Programs including buying school library books.
$60,000 -
Hope Media Group (KSBJ)Humble, TX
Capital Campaign for a new "Ministry & Media Center" building
$50,000 -
Houston Public MediaHouston, TX
Operating Support
$50,000 -
Hobby Center for the Performing ArtsHouston, TX
Operating programs to provide mainstream musical productions & educational programs
$50,000 -
Central Missionary ClearinghouseHouston, TX
Operating Support for "Abba House" orphanage in Nepal
$45,000 -
The Children's Center Rehabilitation HospitalBethany, OK
Operating Support
$40,000 -
Houston Livestock Show & RodeoHouston, TX
Two 4 year scholarships
$40,000 -
Our Little Roses Foreign Mission SocietyMiami Shores, FL
Operating Support for orphanage in Honduras
$40,000 -
Zion Hill Baptist ChurchGroveton, TX
Operating programs or campus renovations
$35,000 -
Neighborhood KidZ ClubKaty, TX
Operating Programs for children's Bible Clubs, summer reading, summer camps & other assistance
$30,000 -
Loveworks Leadership IncNorman, OK
Operating Programs for youth mentoring programs
$25,000 -
National Repertory OrchestraBreckenridge, CO
Operating Support and community engagement
$15,000 -
Urban OutreachHouston, TX
Operating support for inner city Apartment Community Program
$10,000 -
Platte Ranch Forever Home SanctuaryBreckenridge, CO
Operating support for expenses to provide forever homes to "retired" horses.
$5,000 -
Summit County Rescue GroupBreckenridge, CO
Capital Campaign for new Headquarters Building
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services8 grants $1,935,00030% of the total
- Arts and culture8 grants $1,060,00016% of the total
- Education4 grants $697,00011% of the total
- Mental health2 grants $625,00010% of the total
- Religion3 grants $595,0009% of the total
- Animals3 grants $555,0008% of the total
- 7 other causes10 grants $1,070,00016% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Charlie H ReadPres., Treas., Dir. Hours 46.25Pay $380,000
- Charles W SniderVP Director Hours 6.25Pay $45,000
- Thomas H BrownVP, Grants Dir, Dir Hours 46.25Pay $305,000
- William T MillerDirector Hours 6.25Pay $45,000
- Barbara L StrobelDirector Hours 6.25Pay $45,000
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