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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-6047149

The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation

A private foundation in Richmond, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 119 grants and $14 million paid in grants.

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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Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $13,950,355

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $293,692,185
  • Tax year 2023

    $14,022,782

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $272,596,460
  • Tax year 2022

    $11,385,370

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $262,741,551
  • Tax year 2021

    $9,266,815

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $238,202,932
  • Tax year 2020

    $10,620,259

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $228,160,288
  • Tax year 2019

    $10,551,352

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $228,329,857
  • Tax year 2018

    $11,721,411

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $218,135,682

Grants paid in 2024

119 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The TSTC FoundationWaco, TX

    To construct an education building for TSTC fort bend

    $1,255,397
  2. City of RichmondRichmond, TX

    Hike & bike trail & drainage improvements along clay street & second street in north richmond

    $1,100,000
  3. Oakbend Medical CenterRichmond, TX

    Provide quality healthcare to fort bend cty indigent & purchase equipment to provide quality care

    $1,000,000
  4. Fort Bend Family Health Center (DBA Accesshealth)Richmond, TX

    For general operating support

    $750,000
  5. YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    To renovate and expand the T.W. Davis YMCA located in richmond

    $500,000
  6. San Jose ClinicHouston, TX

    To open a class-a pharmacy in richmond to serve those who are uninsured

    $484,000
  7. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonHouston, TX

    Mamie george community CTR operations for low-income families & vulnerable populations in fort bend cty

    $440,330
  8. Houston Galveston InstituteRichmond, TX

    Mental health counseling programs in richmond and lamar cisd

    $403,400
  9. Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX

    General operations & endow the loise henderson wessendorff chair at the institute

    $325,000
  10. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District LcisdRosenberg, TX

    For school security

    $325,000
  11. Calvary Episcopal ChurchRichmond, TX

    Repair sanctuary foundation & renovate sanctuary space & outside surrounding property

    $320,000
  12. YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    After school /summer & senior wellness programs, & programs for families in lcisd blue track apartments

    $282,759
  13. Fort Bend Family PromiseMissouri City, TX

    For general operations

    $278,100
  14. Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TX

    Richmond bilingual fellows program to recruit, train, & deploy LPC interns

    $258,419
  15. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    For exterior drainage remediation at the richmond club

    $250,000
  16. Fort Bend County Women's CenterRichmond, TX

    To expand rio bend youth center by remodeling maintenance garage to create 5,056 SQ. FT. Of space

    $250,000
  17. Child Advocates of Fort BendRosenberg, TX

    For staff, training & awareness, & to strengthen family engagement & reunification

    $225,000
  18. Calvary Episcopal ChurchRichmond, TX

    Repair the sanctuary foundation & renovate sanctuary space & outside surrounding property

    $217,000
  19. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    To support the operations and programming of the richmond-rosenberg club

    $200,000
  20. Texas A&M Agrilife ExtensionCollege Station, TX

    For long acres ranch educational endeavors directed by DR. Jim cathey

    $165,000
  21. Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse IncStafford, TX

    For operation of adult substance use disorder treatment program & youth prevention services

    $150,000
  22. Rosenberg Railroad MuseumRosenberg, TX

    To relocate two heritage rail cars and develop an interdisciplinary education program

    $150,000
  23. Texana CenterRosenberg, TX

    Direct care workers in the intellectual & developmental disability provider SVCS division

    $150,000
  24. Attack PovertyRichmond, TX

    For general operations

    $128,000
  25. Attack PovertyRichmond, TX

    For general operations

    $120,000
  26. Children's Museum HoustonHouston, TX

    For bilingual family engagement events and related programming at 21 schools in lcisd

    $116,000
  27. Family Life and Community Resource CenterRichmond, TX

    For general operating support

    $112,500
  28. Castle Cares Community Ministries IncWest Columbia, TX

    For electrical repairs and flooring replacement

    $101,000
  29. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District LcisdRosenberg, TX

    To support programming for the innovative school day at pink elementary

    $100,350
  30. Child Advocates of Fort BendRosenberg, TX

    For staff, training & awareness, & to strengthen family engagement & reunification

    $100,000
  31. City of RosenbergRosenberg, TX

    General operating support of rosenberg animal control & shelter lifesaving safety net program

    $100,000
  32. Fort Bend County Women's CenterRichmond, TX

    To support survivors of domestic abuse

    $100,000
  33. Fort Bend Family PromiseMissouri City, TX

    For drawings and plats to construct 11 housing units on the west campus

    $100,000
  34. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on WheelsRosenberg, TX

    For general operating support

    $100,000
  35. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on WheelsRosenberg, TX

    To construct additional kitchen space and an administrative building

    $100,000
  36. Morton Cemetery AssociationRichmond, TX

    For general support

    $100,000
  37. Texas A&M FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Romane memorial endowed scholarship for rural veterinary practice in memory of DR charles mcdonald

    $100,000
  38. The TSTC FoundationWaco, TX

    For scholarships to students attending texas state technical college fort bend

    $100,000
  39. Gratia PlenaStafford, TX

    Mental health counseling for richmond, rosenberg and fulshear residents

    $98,000
  40. Texas A&M Agrilife ExtensionCollege Station, TX

    For long acres ranch educational endeavors directed by DR. Jim cathey

    $96,250
  41. Attack PovertyRichmond, TX

    For general operations

    $95,000
  42. Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MI

    Scholarships to senior students placing in FFA career development events held in richmond and blanco

    $95,000
  43. Blessed Be Hope for Three IncSugar Land, TX

    General operations & richmond-area families served by family assistance & resources support program

    $80,000
  44. Hope Fort Bend ClubhouseRichmond, TX

    For general operations of the clubhouse in richmond

    $80,000
  45. Operation WarmPhiladelphia, PA

    To provide new coats and shoes to underserved children in richmond, texas

    $80,000
  46. City of RosenbergRosenberg, TX

    General operating support of rosenberg animal control & shelter's lifesaving safety net program

    $75,000
  47. Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX

    For general operating support

    $75,000
  48. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District LcisdRosenberg, TX

    To provide a salary for a full-time community engagement coordinator

    $75,000
  49. Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands IncRichmond, TX

    For general operations

    $75,000
  50. Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaHouston, TX

    For fort bend county programs

    $75,000
  51. CollegecommunitycareerRichmond, TX

    For general operating support to continue serving high school students in lamar cisd

    $70,000
  52. Rosenberg Railroad MuseumRosenberg, TX

    To support general operations and the salary of the education coordinator

    $65,000
  53. Calvary Episcopal School IncRichmond, TX

    For school security

    $62,000
  54. Easter Seals of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    To provide mental health services and alternative therapies to military families in fort bend

    $60,000
  55. Literacy Council of Fort Bend CountySugar Land, TX

    For operating support to increase capacity and to expand services in north richmond

    $60,000
  56. Prayers of the PeopleHouston, TX

    For fort bend county program operations

    $60,000
  57. Brazos Bend Guardianship ServicesRosenberg, TX

    For general operations

    $50,000
  58. Calvary Episcopal School IncRichmond, TX

    For school security

    $50,000
  59. Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow RoomRosenberg, TX

    For operating support to provide emergency and transitional supplies

    $50,000
  60. Sire IncHouston, TX

    To provide equine assisted programs serving veterans throughout fort bend county

    $50,000
  61. The Sanctuary Foster Care Services (TSFCS)Houston, TX

    Operating support for fort bend cty office providing services for fort bend cty foster & adoptive families

    $50,000
  62. Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas IncKerrville, TX

    To train two service dogs to be placed with two disabled veterans residing in fort bend county

    $50,000
  63. Avda (aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)Houston, TX

    To support the legal advocacy program and family violence program in fort bend county

    $45,000
  64. Child Advocates of Fort BendRosenberg, TX

    Child abuse prevention collaborative countywide collaborative of child serving agencies

    $45,000
  65. Achieve Fort Bend CountySugar Land, TX

    Summer reading program for at-risk young readers in fort bend cty, including lamar cisd & needville ISD

    $41,250
  66. Fort Bend History AssociationRichmond, TX

    For operating expenses

    $41,100
  67. Fort Bend Forward IncSugar Land, TX

    Scholarships to yip participant students from lamar cisd, needville ISD & calvary episcopal prep

    $40,000
  68. Impact A HeroHouston, TX

    Leadership & personal growth programs - fort bend cty veterans, service members & families

    $40,000
  69. RemindHouston, TX

    Provide mental health support groups for richmond /rosenberg individuals & their families

    $40,000
  70. Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaStafford, TX

    To support wish-granting efforts benefitting critically ill children in richmond

    $37,000
  71. Lone Star Legal AidHouston, TX

    Fund free civil legal services for low-income richmond /rosenberg residents

    $35,000
  72. Undies for EveryoneHouston, TX

    To provide underwear to richmond and rosenberg children in need and to purchase equipment

    $31,095
  73. Arms Wide Adoption ServicesHouston, TX

    To support fort bend post adoption program, including richmond and rosenberg

    $30,000
  74. Just Do It Now IncWharton, TX

    For general operations

    $30,000
  75. Katy Cares IncKaty, TX

    Parenting program supporting single parents, including those in greater richmond

    $30,000
  76. Nery's PromiseRichmond, TX

    For general operations

    $30,000
  77. The Menninger Clinic FoundationHouston, TX

    To support the hospital-wide clinical outcomes program

    $30,000
  78. The RoseHouston, TX

    Mammography screenings, diagnostic care & treatment for uninsured women in richmond /rosenberg

    $30,000
  79. The Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonHouston, TX

    Emergency food, rent, mortgage & utility assistance for fort bend county residents

    $30,000
  80. Blanco County Emergency Services AuxiliaryBlanco, TX

    To purchase a utility task vehicle

    $28,000
  81. Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncHouston, TX

    Operating support & services to richmond /rosenberg foster & adoptive families

    $25,000
  82. Coastal Conservation AssociationHouston, TX

    For a $25,000 youth drawing scholarship

    $25,000
  83. Coastal Conservation AssociationHouston, TX

    For a $25,000 youth drawing scholarship

    $25,000
  84. Fort Bend PawsRichmond, TX

    For no-cost spay/neuter events, and microchip and vaccine clinics for greater richmond

    $25,000
  85. Fort Bend PawsRichmond, TX

    For spay and neuter services provided at a spay/neuter event held at fort bend county fairgrounds

    $25,000
  86. Katy ArtreachKaty, TX

    For general operations to serve residents in the richmond community

    $25,000
  87. Richmond Oilers Football & CheerRichmond, TX

    For general operating support

    $25,000
  88. Sharpen RecoveryHouston, TX

    To operate two substance abuse recovery homes in fort bend county

    $25,000
  89. The TSTC FoundationWaco, TX

    Provost fund support students - fort bend campus / fort bend resident attending any TSTC campus

    $25,000
  90. The TSTC FoundationWaco, TX

    Support for vet students at the fort bend campus or fort bend vets attending any TSTC campus

    $25,000
  91. Wildlife Habitat FederationCat Spring, TX

    Improve habitat through outreach & assistance - coastal watershed landowners & FB cty

    $25,000
  92. Lamar Educational Awards FoundationRosenberg, TX

    Transportation costs - students in lamar cisd field trip to long acres ranch

    $22,650
  93. Justice ForwardHouston, TX

    For support services to clients and graduates of fort bend county specialty courts

    $22,500
  94. Family Roots for Life IncRichmond, TX

    Programs for those impacted by the child welfare system in fort bend cty

    $20,000
  95. Fort Bend Astronomy ClubStafford, TX

    To replace the 18-inch telescope and telescope mount

    $20,000
  96. Fort Bend HopeRosenberg, TX

    For general operations

    $20,000
  97. Foundation for Autism Care Education and Services (faces Autism)Cypress, TX

    Applied behavioral analysis therapy for low-income richmond children with autism

    $20,000
  98. Bloom Fitness CorporationHouston, TX

    Fit program for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities - richmond /rosenberg

    $15,000
  99. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonHouston, TX

    Hurricane recovery efforts at mamie george community CTR for richmond area residents

    $15,000
  100. Houston Community ToolbankHouston, TX

    Richmond /rosenberg tool lending, outreach, & handling fees

    $15,000
  101. Katy RespondsKaty, TX

    To repair richmond and rosenberg homes damaged by hurricane beryl

    $15,000
  102. Loving HoustonHouston, TX

    To retain the lamar cisd district coordinator who supports church-school partnerships

    $13,100
  103. Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist ChurchThompson, TX

    For annual flood, fire, & windstorm insurance

    $12,751
  104. The Jung CenterHouston, TX

    Conferences to explore relationships between mental health and religion

    $11,500
  105. Unite & InspireSugar Land, TX

    Operating support for youth leadership programs supporting richmond/rosenberg youth and nonprofits

    $10,300
  106. Bo's PlaceHouston, TX

    For grief support groups for fort bend county residents

    $10,000
  107. Fort Bend County Fair AssociationRosenberg, TX

    To support the 2024 exceptional rodeo for kids living with intellectual and physical challenges

    $10,000
  108. Lamar CHS ProgradRosenberg, TX

    To purchase college essential electronics for students of lamar consolidated high school

    $10,000
  109. Serenity RetreatHouston, TX

    To provide free transformation prayer ministry services to residents of fort bend county

    $10,000
  110. Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MI

    Scholarships to senior students placing in FFA career development events held in richmond and blanco

    $8,800
  111. Lamar Educational Awards FoundationRosenberg, TX

    For the girls on the run program

    $5,700
  112. Fort Bend Ramps IncRichmond, TX

    To construct mobility ramps for those in need in the richmond area

    $5,000
  113. Texas Rangers Association FoundationWaco, TX

    For scholarships and ranger relief within company a which includes fort bend county

    $5,000
  114. Fayette Community FoundationLa Grange, TX

    To support a professional development collaborative

    $3,000
  115. Wharton County Junior College FoundationWharton, TX

    For general operations

    $3,000
  116. Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist ChurchThompson, TX

    For annual flood, fire, & windstorm insurance

    $2,084
  117. St Mary's Catholic Church - VictoriaVictoria, TX

    Donation in memory of lorraine hebert

    $1,020
  118. Buggy Barn MuseumBlanco, TX

    For general operating support

    $1,000
  119. Canyon Lake Fire EMSCanyon Lake, TX

    For general operating support

    $1,000

Approved for future payment

20 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TX

    Richmond bilingual program & loise henderson wessendorff chair in latinx counselor education

    $4,854,500
  2. YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    To renovate and expand the T.W. Davis YMCA located in richmond

    $2,000,000
  3. Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX

    To endow the loise henderson wessendorff chair at the institute for spirituality and health

    $1,300,000
  4. Houston Galveston InstituteRichmond, TX

    Richmond /rosenberg counseling services & therapists for lamar cisd's blue track schools

    $806,800
  5. Morton Cemetery AssociationRichmond, TX

    For general support

    $700,000
  6. YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    After school /summer & senior wellness programs, & programs for families in lcisd blue track apartments

    $653,172
  7. Fort Bend County Women's CenterRichmond, TX

    Expand rio bend youth center by remodeling the maintenance garage to create 5,056 SQ FT

    $250,000
  8. Fort Bend County Women's CenterRichmond, TX

    Assist domestic & sexual abuse survivors & their children achieve safety & self sufficiency

    $200,000
  9. Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse IncStafford, TX

    Adult outpatient substance use disorder treatment program & youth substance use prevention program

    $150,000
  10. CollegecommunitycareerRichmond, TX

    For general operating support to continue serving high school students in lamar cisd

    $140,000
  11. Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MI

    Scholarships awarded to FFA students in blanco and in richmond & management fees

    $126,000
  12. Literacy Council of Fort Bend CountySugar Land, TX

    For operating support to increase current capacity and to expand services in north richmond

    $120,000
  13. Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands IncRichmond, TX

    For general operations

    $75,000
  14. Rosenberg Railroad MuseumRosenberg, TX

    To support general operations and the salary of the education coordinator

    $65,000
  15. The RoseHouston, TX

    Screenings, diagnostic services,& breast cancer treatment for uninsured richmond /rosenberg patients

    $60,000
  16. Wildlife Habitat FederationCat Spring, TX

    Improve land & habitat through outreach & assistance to landowners in coastal watersheds & FB cty

    $50,000
  17. Avda (aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)Houston, TX

    Legal advocacy & family violence programs for domestic abuse survivors in fort bend cty

    $45,000
  18. Katy Cares IncKaty, TX

    Parenting program supporting single parents, including those in greater richmond area

    $30,000
  19. Justice ForwardHouston, TX

    For support services for clients and graduates of four fort bend county specialty courts

    $25,000
  20. Undies for EveryoneHouston, TX

    To provide richmond and rosenberg children in need with 7 days of underwear and to purchase equipment

    $24,920

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education13 grants $2,037,06634% of the total
  2. Health5 grants $1,320,00022% of the total
  3. Human services10 grants $965,93016% of the total
  4. International aid3 grants $343,0006% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $292,1005% of the total
  6. Youth development3 grants $212,5004% of the total
  7. 12 other causes21 grants $751,39513% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas116 grants $13,766,555
  2. Michigan2 grants $103,800
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $80,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • J RobinsonCHAIRMAN OF BOARD Hours 3Pay $24,000
  • C McDonaldPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $482,604
  • J MooreSECRETARY / LEGAL Hours 5Pay $45,520
  • B JonesCFO Hours 40Pay $333,565
  • L WardDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $23,000
  • B BleilDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $23,000
  • S DeleeryDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $23,000
  • W RobertsonDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $23,500

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