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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-1948840

Mechia Foundation

A private foundation in Beaumont, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 234 grants and $729,216 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $729,216

    Grants listed
    234
    Assets, end of year
    $1,762,766

  • Tax year 2023

    $645,272

    Grants listed
    215
    Assets, end of year
    $2,069,473

  • Tax year 2022

    $776,989

    Grants listed
    224
    Assets, end of year
    $2,700,575

  • Tax year 2021

    $614,671

    Grants listed
    212
    Assets, end of year
    $3,518,451

  • Tax year 2020

    $467,062

    Grants listed
    210
    Assets, end of year
    $3,849,837

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,025,435

    Grants listed
    257
    Assets, end of year
    $4,214,302

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,114,523

    Grants listed
    263
    Assets, end of year
    $3,862,652

Grants paid in 2024

234 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Anderson Cancer Center MDHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $42,250
  2. Symphony of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $24,050
  3. Holocaust Museum HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $23,700
  4. I Have A Dream ProgramBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $22,500
  5. Texas Business Hall of FameHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $20,350
  6. Temple EmanuelBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $20,100
  7. Holdsworth CenterAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $15,000
  8. Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $15,000
  9. IeaBeaumont, TX

    CBS client assistance

    $13,851
  10. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Continuing operations

    $13,650
  11. University of Houston Law CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $13,600
  12. Bush Literacy FoundationHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $12,600
  13. Art Museum of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $12,360
  14. Catholic Charities of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $11,650
  15. Mental Health America Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $10,500
  16. Jewish Federation of HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $10,200
  17. Bush George and Barbara FoundationCollege Station, TX

    Continuing operations

    $10,000
  18. CareAtlanta, GA

    Continuing operations

    $10,000
  19. Houston RevisionHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $10,000
  20. Mental Health America of SetxBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $10,000
  21. University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    Continuing operations

    $10,000
  22. University of St ThomasHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $10,000
  23. Shorkey CenterBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $8,500
  24. Congregation Beth IsraelHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $7,500
  25. Rotary Club of BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $6,975
  26. Lamar University FoundationBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $6,700
  27. Harris County Hospital District FoundationBellaire, TX

    Continuing operations

    $6,000
  28. Congregation Beth YeshurunHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,650
  29. Congregation EmanuelHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,500
  30. Interfaith Ministries of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,500
  31. YmblBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,500
  32. Rice UniversityHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,100
  33. Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,100
  34. American Cancer SocietyBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  35. American Leadership ForumHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  36. Baptist Hospital of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  37. Black Indie Flmmakers AssocHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  38. C3 FoundationBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  39. Cafe Momentum HoustonDallas, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  40. Catholic ExtensionChicago, IL

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  41. Center for Houston's FutureHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  42. Chauncy Glover ProjectHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  43. Children's Defense Fund AustinAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  44. Christus Foundation for HealthcareBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  45. Clevernoodle Charitable FundWashington, DC

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  46. Co-Cathedral of the Sacred HeartHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  47. Girls HavenBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  48. Go 4 the BellGroves, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  49. Good Reason HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  50. Hand in HandHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  51. Houston Furniture BankHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  52. Julie Rogers Gift of Life ProgramBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  53. Lawson AcademyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  54. Lone Star LyricHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  55. Monsignor Kelly High SchoolBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  56. RoseHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  57. St Anne ChurchBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  58. Texas 2036Austin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  59. Texas Heart InstituteHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $5,000
  60. Junior League of BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $4,650
  61. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Continuing operations

    $4,000
  62. Anayat HouseBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $4,000
  63. Halo HouseHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $3,850
  64. Asia Society of TexasHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $3,750
  65. Jung CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $3,750
  66. Foundation for SetxBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $3,500
  67. Beaumont Chamber of CommerceBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $3,467
  68. Delta Sigma Theta SororityBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $3,000
  69. Nutrition and Services for SeniorsBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,750
  70. ARC of Greater BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  71. Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  72. Bush George H W Points of LightAtlanta, GA

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  73. Catholic Diocese of BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  74. Garth HouseBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  75. Hatikvah Educational FoundationSugar Land, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  76. Houston Children's CharityHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  77. MenningerHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  78. Neches River FestivalBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  79. Planned ParenthoodHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  80. Press Club of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,500
  81. Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,292
  82. Boy Scouts of AmericaBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,250
  83. Jewish Family ServicesHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,200
  84. St Anne Catholic Church Giving FielBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,200
  85. Port Arthur Chamber of CommercePort Arthur, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,025
  86. Beaumont Ballet TheatreBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,000
  87. Children at RiskHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,000
  88. SearchHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,000
  89. St Dominic VillageHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $2,000
  90. Jewish Community CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,801
  91. Cardivascular FoundationBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,800
  92. Bo's Place Hearts of HopeHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  93. Donald T Boumans FoundationNederland, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  94. Harris County FD for Mental HealthHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  95. Houston Museum of Nature ScienceHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  96. Houston SymphonyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  97. Jonathan Williams Center for Preforming ArtsBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  98. Junior AchievementHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  99. Lamar Institute of Technology FoundationBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  100. Men of DistinctionHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  101. National MS SocietyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  102. Rotary Club of Texas CityTexas City, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  103. Salvation Army BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  104. Spindletop CenterBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  105. Texas Southern Univ Alumni HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,500
  106. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Continuing operations

    $1,250
  107. Cliburn FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,250
  108. Depelchin Children's CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,250
  109. Dress for SuccessHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,250
  110. Houston BalletHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,250
  111. Legacy Community Health BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,250
  112. Port Arthur Education FDPort Arthur, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,200
  113. Salvation Army Women's AuxiliaryDallas, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,200
  114. Some Other PlaceBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,200
  115. Texas Energy MuseumBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,200
  116. Phi Beta Kappa Alumni HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,150
  117. Mission of YahwehHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,100
  118. Seafarers Center of BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,100
  119. Aishel HouseHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,080
  120. Art StudioBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  121. Be the Match Gulf Coast DonorMinneapolis, MN

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  122. Beaumont Civic BalletBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  123. Beaumont Enterprise Empty StockingBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  124. Beaumont Main Street BuildBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  125. BucknerBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  126. CancareHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  127. Casa of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  128. Collaborative for ChildrenHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  129. Communities in SchoolsBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  130. Dr Marnie Rose FoundationHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  131. Emery Weiner SchoolHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  132. Family Services of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  133. Fire Museum of TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  134. Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  135. Grand 1894 Opera HouseGalveston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  136. Health MuseumHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  137. Houston Aphasia Recovery CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  138. Houston Community College FDHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  139. Houston HospiceHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  140. Houston Maritime CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  141. Humane Society of SetxBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  142. James Dick FoundationRound Top, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  143. Judy's Mission PossibleHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  144. Minaret FoundationRichmond, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  145. Remind Depression & BipolarHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  146. River Oaks Chamber OrchestraHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  147. Samaritan Conseling CenterPort Arthur, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  148. Social BookHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  149. St Anthony Cathedral SchoolNederland, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  150. Stable SpiritRose City, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  151. Symphony League of BeaumontBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  152. Texas Access to Justice CommissionAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  153. Texas AppleseedAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  154. Texas Cultural TrustAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  155. TirrHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  156. TPC GroupPort Neches, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  157. UT School of Nursing PartnersHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  158. West Houston Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  159. YMCA SetxPort Arthur, TX

    Continuing operations

    $1,000
  160. Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $840
  161. United WayBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $800
  162. Harvest for Lost SoulsBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $750
  163. Orange Show CenterHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $750
  164. Citizens for Animal ProtectionHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $600
  165. St Mary Catholic SchoolOrange, TX

    Continuing operations

    $550
  166. All Saints Episcopal SchoolBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  167. American Festival for the ArtsHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  168. American Friends of LeketTeaneck, NJ

    Continuing operations

    $500
  169. Amy Krouse Rosenthal FoundationEvanston, IL

    Continuing operations

    $500
  170. Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Continuing operations

    $500
  171. Beaumont Children's MuseumBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  172. Black Business Professionals of SetBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  173. Boys HavenBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  174. Council on RecoveryHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  175. Families EmpoweredHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  176. Goodwill HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  177. Hasbara FellowshipsNew York, NY

    Continuing operations

    $500
  178. Hebrew Free Loan AssociationHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  179. Hope and Healing Center and InstituteHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  180. Houston Grand OperaHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  181. Houston WildernessHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  182. Kerrville Pets AliveKerrville, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  183. Port Arthur Historical SocietyPort Arthur, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  184. Texas Medical AssociationAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  185. WalippHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  186. Women's FundHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  187. Young Life SetxBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $500
  188. Calder Baptist ChurchBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $450
  189. Embracing FreedomBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $450
  190. Better Business BureauBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $425
  191. Beaumont Interfaith Choral SocietyBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $300
  192. Philosophical Society of TexasAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $300
  193. Aid to Victims of Domestic AbuseHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  194. ALS TexasHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  195. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  196. Championship Hearts FoundationManor, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  197. Harbor FoundationBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  198. Heritage SocietyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  199. Houston Area Arts AllianceHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  200. Houston Pet SetHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  201. InprintHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  202. IpalpitiLos Angeles, CA

    Continuing operations

    $250
  203. Lamar KvluBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  204. Legacy Community Health ServicesHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  205. National Comprehensive CancerPlymouth Meeting, PA

    Continuing operations

    $250
  206. Public Parks Tennis FoundationHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  207. River Oaks Baptist ChurchHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  208. Rutherford B Yates MusuemHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  209. Smore for WomenBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  210. Southeast Texas Arts CouncilBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  211. Southeast Texas Circle of HopeNederland, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  212. Surviving Parents of SetxBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  213. Texas Christian Professional WomenBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  214. Theatre Under the StarsHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  215. Twelve Days of ChristmasDallas, TX

    Continuing operations

    $250
  216. 100 Club Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $200
  217. National Council of Jewish WomenBellaire, TX

    Continuing operations

    $200
  218. Texas Bar FoundationAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $200
  219. Keren or IncNew York, NY

    Continuing operations

    $180
  220. State Bar of TexasAustin, TX

    Continuing operations

    $150
  221. Phi Beta Kappa SocietyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $135
  222. B'nai B'rith InternationalWashington, DC

    Continuing operations

    $110
  223. Beaumont Heritage SocietyBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  224. Beaumont Pets AliveWinnie, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  225. Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  226. Dominican Sisters of HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  227. Golden Triangle Sertoma ClubGroves, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  228. Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  229. Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  230. MS SocietyHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  231. SparkHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  232. St Marks Episcopal ChurchBeaumont, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  233. Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $100
  234. American Cancer Society HoustonHouston, TX

    Continuing operations

    $75

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education13 grants $57,33024% of the total
  2. Arts and culture17 grants $48,05020% of the total
  3. Health9 grants $24,14210% of the total
  4. Human services11 grants $20,5509% of the total
  5. Civil rights3 grants $15,9007% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $15,7507% of the total
  7. 12 other causes23 grants $56,65024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas220 grants $692,926
  2. Georgia3 grants $13,000
  3. Florida1 grant $10,000
  4. Illinois2 grants $5,500
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $5,110
  6. Minnesota1 grant $1,000
  7. New York2 grants $680
  8. New Jersey1 grant $500
  9. California1 grant $250
  10. Pennsylvania1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Regina RogersTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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