How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Grants Administrator
5847 San Felipe St Suite 4160
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 400-1170
- Form and materials
- Grant applications are processed online. To receive the link to the portal send email to foundationstrake.org.
- Deadlines
- No deadlines
- Restrictions
- Maximum of 1 grant application / calendar year, emphasis is local to houston, 501c3 organizations. Primary giving categories are catholic institutions, youth education high school and above, womens health pro life, free markets and indivdual liberty, houston civic and community, houston homeless and low income
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$2,940,000
- Grants listed
- 151
- Assets, end of year
- $51,884,909
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Tax year 2024
$3,399,000
- Grants listed
- 203
- Assets, end of year
- $47,325,772
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Tax year 2023
$2,877,400
- Grants listed
- 205
- Assets, end of year
- $44,824,735
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Tax year 2022
$2,547,425
- Grants listed
- 224
- Assets, end of year
- $44,872,660
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Tax year 2021
$2,803,150
- Grants listed
- 293
- Assets, end of year
- $30,784,351
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Tax year 2020
$2,325,500
- Grants listed
- 284
- Assets, end of year
- $23,480,977
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Tax year 2019
$2,262,600
- Grants listed
- 222
- Assets, end of year
- $30,736,454
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Tax year 2018
$3,393,750
- Grants listed
- 286
- Assets, end of year
- $31,122,189
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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St Thomas High SchoolHouston, TX
Educational General Operating Support
$500,000 -
Faith in PracticeHouston, TX
Expanding General Operations
$200,000 -
Spring SpiritHouston, TX
Annual Breakfast Sponsorship
$150,000 -
St Pius X High SchoolHouston, TX
Educational General Operating Support
$120,000 -
Friends of Pumpkin ParkHouston, TX
Opening the Door to Childrens Dreams Project
$50,000 -
Kerr County Relief FundKerrville, TX
Assistance for Flood Victims
$50,000 -
Focus on the FamilyColorado SPGS, CO
Marriage and Family Counseling
$35,000 -
Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies IncHouston, TX
The Sale Sponsorship
$30,000 -
Texas Public Policy FdnAustin, TX
Protecting Texas Border Election Integrity Project
$30,000 -
Amazing PlaceHouston, TX
Annual Dinner Sponsor
$25,000 -
Bridges to LifeHouston, TX
General Operating Funds
$25,000 -
Cathedral High SchoolHouston, TX
Fiat Lux-Let There be Light Gala Sponsorship
$25,000 -
Catholic Charities of Archdiocese GaHouHouston, TX
Wine and Dine Sponsorship
$25,000 -
Cristo Rey Dallas College PreparatoryDallas, TX
Tuition Support
$25,000 -
Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsGolden, CO
Cultivating Faithful Leaders for our Country
$25,000 -
Houston Aphasia Recovery CenterHouston, TX
Annual Luncheon Sponsorship
$25,000 -
Houston Methodist FoundationHouston, TX
Houston Methodist Annual Gala Sponsorship
$25,000 -
Houston ZooHouston, TX
On-site CT Scanner Vet Residency Program
$25,000 -
Junior League of HoustonHouston, TX
Centennial Building Campaign
$25,000 -
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TX
2025 Gala Sponsorship
$25,000 -
MetanoiaBaton Rouge, LA
Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy
$25,000 -
Pontifical North American CollegeWashington, DC
Support for Annual Retreat for Seminarians
$25,000 -
Rotary Foundation Lombardi AwardHouston, TX
Lombardi Award Dinner Sponsorship
$25,000 -
Strake Jesuit College PreparatoryHouston, TX
Parsley Golf Tournament Sponsorship
$25,000 -
The Westview SchoolHouston, TX
Educational Support for Autistic Students
$25,000 -
University Catholic CenterAustin, TX
FOCUS Ministry
$25,000 -
Western AcademyHouston, TX
Western Academy Scholarship Fund
$25,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TX
One to One Mentoring for Youth Facing Adversity
$20,000 -
Boys and Girls CountryHockley, TX
General Operating Support
$20,000 -
Casa de EsperanzaHouston, TX
Foster Care
$20,000 -
Children at RiskHouston, TX
Empowering Teachers and Students through Texas A Challenge
$20,000 -
Houston Coalition for LifeHouston, TX
Operating Support for the need of 5 Blue Blossom Pregnancy Centers
$20,000 -
Kid's Meals IncHouston, TX
2025 Healthy Meal Deliveries
$20,000 -
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TX
Supporting Mental Health Counseling Outreach
$20,000 -
One LoveBaltimore, MD
Foundation Support for Rape Victims
$20,000 -
Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian AbbeyIrving, TX
Abbey Expansion
$20,000 -
Our Lady of the HillsKerrville, TX
General Operating Funds
$20,000 -
Pro-Vision IncHouston, TX
70s Gala Sponsorship
$20,000 -
Society of St Vincent DePaulHouston, TX
General Operating Support
$20,000 -
Strong AfterSherman Oaks, CA
Technology Development Support
$20,000 -
TexsarWimberley, TX
Support for Missing Persons Program
$20,000 -
The Joy SchoolHouston, TX
Student Tuition Assistance
$20,000 -
The Rise School of HoustonHouston, TX
Tuition Scholarship Program
$20,000 -
American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DC
Star Spangled Adventures-Americas 250th
$15,000 -
Angel Flight South CentralAddison, TX
Access to Care - Medical Air Transport
$15,000 -
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FdnHouston, TX
A Celebration of Reading Sponsorship
$15,000 -
Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX
General Operating Funds
$15,000 -
Coreluv InternationalHouston, TX
Coreluvs Fall Student Outreach
$15,000 -
Covenant HouseHouston, TX
Expanded Operations on new campus
$15,000 -
Dallas Children's TheaterDallas, TX
Student Matinee Performance Series
$15,000 -
Experience CampsWestport, CT
Programs for Grieving
$15,000 -
Houston Center for Contemporary CraftHouston, TX
Educational Programming
$15,000 -
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX
Annual Gala Sponsorship
$15,000 -
Marbridge FdnManchaca, TX
Benevolent Care Program
$15,000 -
Media Research CenterHerndon, VA
Defending the First Amendment The Fight for Free Speech
$15,000 -
National Cemetery Council Gr HoustonHouston, TX
Support for Purchasing new Flags
$15,000 -
Paradisus DeiHouston, TX
General Operating Funds
$15,000 -
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TX
Little Plates Event Sponsorship
$15,000 -
Saint Constantine SchoolHouston, TX
General Operating
$15,000 -
San Juan Diego Catholic HSAustin, TX
Tuition Assistance
$15,000 -
Search MinistriesFort Worth, TX
Local Field Staff Support
$15,000 -
Stoney Creek FoundationHouston, TX
Growing for Good, Growing in Faith Capital Campaign
$15,000 -
Texas State History Museum FdnAustin, TX
2025 Gala Sponsorship
$15,000 -
The Health MuseumHouston, TX
General Operations Support
$15,000 -
To Be Like MeDallas, TX
Disability Awareness Program
$15,000 -
Ursuline Academy of DallasDallas, TX
The Ursuline Fund - Mission Global Education
$15,000 -
Wonders & WorriesHouston, TX
Building Capacity to Meet Significant Growth on their 5th anniversary. 5,000 to sponsor at 5th Anniversary Celebration
$15,000 -
WorkFaith ConnectionHouston, TX
Job Readiness Career Coaching Support
$15,000 -
Young Life Greater HoustonHouston, TX
FY 26 Mentoring Support
$15,000 -
Houston Furniture BankHouston, TX
No Kids on the Floor Gala Sponsorship
$13,000 -
First Tee of Greater HoustonHouston, TX
Capital Campaign
$12,500 -
The Children's FundHouston, TX
20205 Gala Sponsorship
$12,000 -
AD PlayersHouston, TX
Theatre for Young Audiences Support
$10,000 -
Bo's PlaceHouston, TX
Hispanic/Latino Grief Initiative
$10,000 -
CandlelightersStafford, TX
Practical Support for Basic Needs Hospital Parking Assistance
$10,000 -
Chambers County Children's MuseumMont Belvieu, TX
Expansion for After School Program
$10,000 -
My Connect CommunityHouston, TX
General Operating Support
$10,000 -
Contemplative NetworkHouston, TX
Scholarships
$10,000 -
Crime Stoppers of HoustonHouston, TX
Annual Luncheon Sponsorship
$10,000 -
Good Works CollectiveHouston, TX
Good Works Collective Cohorts 34
$10,000 -
Gratia PlenaStafford, TX
Furniture for Chapel
$10,000 -
Harvest Family ChurchConroe, TX
Harvest Family Youth Camps/Leadership Programs
$10,000 -
HeartGiftAustin, TX
Party with a Purpose Gala Sponsorship
$10,000 -
Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX
General Operating
$10,000 -
Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TX
Project Class
$10,000 -
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX
Annual Gala Sponsorship
$10,000 -
Houston HospiceHouston, TX
Operating Support
$10,000 -
Incarnate Word AcademyCorpus Christi, TX
Tuition Assistance
$10,000 -
Jesuit College Preparatory of DallasDallas, TX
Tuition Assistance
$10,000 -
Main Street MinistriesHouston, TX
Life Empowerment
$10,000 -
Momentum FoundationHouston, TX
High School Fellowship
$10,000 -
Nehemiah CenterHouston, TX
General Operating Funds
$10,000 -
Network of Enlightened WomenWashington, DC
Building a Community for Young Conservative Women
$10,000 -
Open Dance ProjectHouston, TX
Immersive Dance Programs
$10,000 -
Sailing Angels FdnHouston, TX
Health Wellness for the Special Needs Community
$10,000 -
Target HungerHouston, TX
Food Assistance Program
$10,000 -
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX
An Evening with a Legend Sponsorship
$10,000 -
Texas Right To Life Education FundHouston, TX
Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship Program
$10,000 -
Texas State Historical AsscAustin, TX
Texas Revolution Symposium
$10,000 -
The BeaconHouston, TX
Meeting essentials needs in the Beacon Day Center
$10,000 -
The Bryan MuseumGalveston, TX
Empowering Texas Through Education
$10,000 -
The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX
Increasing Access to Substance Use Behavioral Health Services
$10,000 -
The Gathering of MenHouston, TX
Discipleship Mentoring Program
$10,000 -
TirrHouston, TX
Moran Camp Xtreme
$10,000 -
University of St ThomasHouston, TX
Annual Scholarship Gala Sponsorship
$10,000 -
Yellowstone SchoolsHouston, TX
Supplement School Field Trips
$10,000 -
4th Wall Theatre CompanyHouston, TX
Support for local play - Our Town
$7,500 -
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC
Constitutional Studies Dept Support
$7,500 -
Child AdvocatesHouston, TX
Court Services
$7,500 -
Education Programs Inspiring CommunitiesHouston, TX
Expanding General Operations
$7,500 -
Evergreen Freedom FoundationOlympia, WA
Worker Freedom General Operations
$7,500 -
Free Wheel Chair MissionIrvine, CA
Free wheelchairs for Disabled living in Developing countries
$7,500 -
Girl ScoutsHouston, TX
Gold Award Program
$7,500 -
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TX
STEM-based Environmental Education for K-5 Students
$7,500 -
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaStafford, TX
Wishes Hope in Greater Houston
$7,500 -
Miracle FoundationAustin, TX
Annual Gala Sponsorship
$7,500 -
Search Homeless ServicesHouston, TX
For a Houston Without Homelessness
$7,500 -
The Women's HomeHouston, TX
Building whole lives for women family/General Operating
$7,500 -
29 AcresCross Roads, TX
Helps reimagine what adulthood can look like for people with disabilities including autism
$5,000 -
American ValuesArlington, VA
Pro Life Advocates
$5,000 -
Arms WideHouston, TX
Houston Foster Care Adoption Program
$5,000 -
Bayou Preservation AssociationHouston, TX
Protect and restore Houstons bayous
$5,000 -
Breakthrough Central TexasAustin, TX
General Operating Support
$5,000 -
Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX
General Operating Support
$5,000 -
Camp Allen Conference &I Retreat CenterNavasota, TX
General Operating Support
$5,000 -
Care NetLansdowne, VA
Texas-Based Pregnancy Decision Line Emergency Care Project
$5,000 -
Communities in Schools of HoustonHouston, TX
CIS Annual Stay in School Gala Sponsor
$5,000 -
Foundation for Autism Care Education & ServicesHouston, TX
Help and Hope for Houston Children with Autism
$5,000 -
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TX
Guardian Gala
$5,000 -
Goldwater InstitutePhoenix, AZ
Adding to the Momentum for Freedom in Texas
$5,000 -
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX
Education Community Engagement Initiatives
$5,000 -
Institute for Spirituality & HealthHouston, TX
Annual Fundraising Dinner Sponsorship
$5,000 -
John Fairey GardenHempstead, TX
Taking Root Luncheon Sponsorship
$5,000 -
Judicial WatchWashington, DC
Election Law Program
$5,000 -
Loving HoustonHouston, TX
Programs Operations
$5,000 -
Mercy Gate MinistriesKerrville, TX
Chaplain Prison Ministry
$5,000 -
Military Community Youth MinistriesColorado SPGS, CO
Texas Military Teens Camp Scholarships
$5,000 -
Mission SuccessHouston, TX
General Operating Funds
$5,000 -
National Pediatric Cancer FdnTampa, FL
Fashion Funds the Cure - Houston
$5,000 -
Neuhaus Education CenterBellaire, TX
Margaret H. Ley Adult Literacy Program
$5,000 -
Special Olympics TexasHouston, TX
Support Special Olympic Athletes in the Houston Area
$5,000 -
The StewpotDallas, TX
Support for Dallas Homeless
$5,000 -
Trees for HoustonHouston, TX
General Operating Support
$5,000 -
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers - SWHouston, TX
Free Medical Transportation for Seniors
$5,000 -
Wildlife Habitat FederationCat Spring, TX
Restoring Resilient Grassland Project
$5,000 -
Houston Children's ChorusHouston, TX
Annual Luncheon Sponsorship
$3,000 -
Blood Cancer UnitedRye Brook, NY
General Operating Support
$2,500 -
Next OpsHouston, TX
Veteran Employment Project
$2,500 -
Texas Center for the MissingHouston, TX
Interactive Internet Safety Training, Train the Trainer classes, Missing Child Awareness Prevention
$2,500 -
Conroe Symphony OrchestraConroe, TX
Celebrating America Patriotic Concert
$1,000 -
Cy-Fair Helping HandsHouston, TX
Back to School Bash 2025
$1,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.
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St Agnes AcademyHouston, TX
Capital Campaign
$200,000 -
First Tee Greater HoustonHouston, TX
Capital Campaign
$25,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- International aid2 grants $215,00019% of the total
- Arts and culture14 grants $146,50013% of the total
- Human services13 grants $136,00012% of the total
- Religion7 grants $120,00011% of the total
- Education7 grants $90,0008% of the total
- Health6 grants $82,5007% of the total
- 13 other causes26 grants $345,00030% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas132 grants $2,682,500
- Colorado3 grants $65,000
- District of Columbia5 grants $62,500
- California2 grants $27,500
- Louisiana1 grant $25,000
- Virginia3 grants $25,000
- Maryland1 grant $20,000
- Connecticut1 grant $15,000
- Washington1 grant $7,500
- Arizona1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Randall K WoodruffEXEC DIR Hours 32Pay $199,170
- Diana D HooverVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $4,500
- Robert S ParsleySECRETARY Hours 2Pay $4,500
- Gregory P StrakeDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,500
- Brian ParsleyDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,500
- John S ParsleyDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,500
- George W Strake IIIPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 5Pay $4,500
- Stephen D StrakeDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,500
- Kathy CoveyDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,500
- Colleen StroupDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,500
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Texas
- Private foundations in Houston
- Foundations that fund international aid in Texas
- Foundations that fund arts and culture in Texas
- Foundations that fund human services in Texas
Similar foundations
Same main cause (international aid), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
- Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation 320 grants Accepts applications $5,876,300 giving
- Walter Christian Development Foundation 6 grants Preselected only $1,395,000 giving
- Simon Bolivar Foundation Inc 39 grants Preselected only $6,650,944 giving
- BP Foundation Inc 3 grants Preselected only $7,218,711 giving
- Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation 12 grants Preselected only $977,740 giving