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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
$586,783
- Grants listed
- 39
- Assets, end of year
- $5,699,473
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Tax year 2023
$512,000
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $4,560,087
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Tax year 2022
$395,187
- Grants listed
- 40
- Assets, end of year
- $4,200,591
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Tax year 2021
$372,966
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $4,393,975
-
Tax year 2020
$247,284
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $4,537,413
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TX
Exhibitions, performances, education
$166,900 -
Orange Show FoundationHouston, TX
Help artists transform through self expression
$100,000 -
St Martin Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX
Expand ministries, build new buildings, gardens
$100,000 -
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX
Research pediatric medicine, community outreach
$100,000 -
Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX
Medical research
$10,000 -
Houston BalletHouston, TX
Continue producing new work, training, engaging community w/ art, outreach
$10,000 -
InprintHouston, TX
Supports writers w/ workshops, new writers w/ fellowship, employment
$10,000 -
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY
Education, patient care
$10,000 -
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX
Preserve & sustain art
$9,500 -
Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TX
Preserve, restore, & educate natural habitat
$8,833 -
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
Education, research & public service
$7,500 -
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationHouston, TX
Educate, protect and maintain cemetery's history and cultural importance
$5,000 -
Houston Habitat for HumanityHouston, TX
Building communities by making sure everyone has a place to call home
$5,000 -
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TX
Arts funding
$5,000 -
Houston HospiceHouston, TX
Provides bereavement needs to patients & families
$5,000 -
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN
Cancer research for children
$5,000 -
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TX
Childhood education programs, encourage, engage parents through workshops
$3,200 -
Covenant HouseTopeka, KS
Fighting youth homelessness
$2,500 -
Salvation ArmyHouston, TX
Provide food, shelter, rehabilitation programs, disaster relief, education and job training
$2,500 -
Salvation ArmyHouston, TX
Provide food, shelter, rehabilitation programs, disaster relief, education and job training
$2,500 -
Houston Center for Contemporary CraftsHouston, TX
Exhibitions, artists residency programs, education
$2,000 -
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX
Benefiting garden & natural wildlife
$1,500 -
Legacy Community HealthHouston, TX
Health education & preventive care for underserved populations
$1,500 -
Alliance Bible FellowshipBoone, NC
Teaching & discipleship
$1,000 -
Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MD
Research
$1,000 -
American Leadership ForumHouston, TX
Building strong communities by strengthening leaders
$1,000 -
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX
Medical research
$1,000 -
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA
Building communities by making sure everyone has a place to call home
$1,000 -
Friends of Mhmra of Harris CountyHouston, TX
Educate, awareness about mental health
$1,000 -
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX
Preserve, educate park's natural beauty & resources
$1,000 -
Junior League of HoustonHouston, TX
Education, train women for leadership opportunities
$1,000 -
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TX
Survivers of suicide loss, adhd
$1,000 -
Special OlympicsAustin, TX
Sports training for children & adults w/ disabilities
$1,000 -
Institute for Rehabilitation & Research FoundationHouston, TX
Neurotrauma reseach
$1,000 -
Father Flanagans Boys HomeBoys Town, NE
Assist at risk youth w/ faith in god
$600 -
Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX
Research & support mental healthcare
$500 -
RemindHouston, TX
Educate mental well being
$500 -
San Jacinto MuseumLa Porte, TX
Teach, share, preserve san jacinto
$500 -
Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TX
Housing for kids and families in need
$250
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture6 grants $301,40068% of the total
- Health6 grants $118,00027% of the total
- Community development2 grants $9,8332% of the total
- Housing and shelter1 grant $5,0001% of the total
- Human services2 grants $4,200<1% of the total
- Environment2 grants $2,500<1% of the total
- 2 other causes2 grants $1,500<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas32 grants $565,683
- District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
- Tennessee1 grant $5,000
- Kansas1 grant $2,500
- Georgia1 grant $1,000
- Maryland1 grant $1,000
- North Carolina1 grant $1,000
- Nebraska1 grant $600
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Nancy C AllenTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Wilson G AllenTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Edward R Allen IIITRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
The return
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