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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 2025
$3,438,000
- Grants listed
- 54
- Assets, end of year
- $16,157,497
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Tax year 2024
$3,417,500
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $17,270,202
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Tax year 2023
$2,632,500
- Grants listed
- 56
- Assets, end of year
- $18,751,336
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Tax year 2022
$4,182,500
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $20,351,240
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Tax year 2021
$1,366,500
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $23,373,594
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Tax year 2020
$1,214,500
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $21,198,708
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Tax year 2019
$1,128,250
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $22,891,095
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Tax year 2018
$1,092,000
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $24,120,138
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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University of Houston College of NursingSugar Land, TX
Scholarships for nursing students, endowed professorship
$275,000 -
EmancipetAustin, TX
Low-cost spay/ neuter and veterinary services - capital campaign, TNVR killeen clinic
$160,000 -
BookspringAustin, TX
Book distribution programs - core program support, miscellaneous matching grants
$150,000 -
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX
Natural history, natural sciences museum - capital campaign for gem/mineral hall renovation
$150,000 -
Family Eldercare IncAustin, TX
Support seniors and adults with disabilities to live with dignity in their communities - 80 over 80 program, capital campaign, summer fan drive
$145,000 -
Thundering PawsDripping SPGS, TX
Animal rescue and adoption services - sustainability, operations, matching grants
$145,000 -
Wildlife Rescue of Central TexasBastrop, TX
Wild animal rescue and rehabilitation -operations, start-up costs
$135,000 -
Austin Public Library FoundationAustin, TX
Public library support - willie mae kirk branch renovation
$125,000 -
Hospice AustinAustin, TX
Provides in-patient hospice care and in-home palliative care - capital campaign
$125,000 -
Houston Arts AllianceHouston, TX
Advancing and investing in the arts and diverse cultural programming in houston - disaster services program
$120,000 -
The Woods ProjectHouston, TX
Create wilderness education and exploration experiences that develop critical behaviors needed for disadvantaged students to achieve success in school and life - program staff position, summer program expenses
$120,000 -
Arts for Rural TexasFayetteville, TX
Educational opportunities for children in rural communities to broaden their arts experience - operations, endowment
$100,000 -
Barbara Bush Literacy Houston FoundationHouston, TX
Book distribution programs - literacy legacy society matching grant
$100,000 -
Eves FundNewport, RI
Scholarship programs for navajo youth - scholarships, endowment
$100,000 -
Girls Empowerment NetworkAustin, TX
Foster healthy self-esteem in girls through engagement, skill building, and empowerment - salary for part-time program staff positions, operations
$100,000 -
Literacy FirstAustin, TX
Literacy programs for at-risk children, grades k-2 - strategic plan initiatives
$100,000 -
Planned Parenthood Gulf CoastHouston, TX
Low-cost health services - operations
$100,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TX
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better - one-to-one mentoring
$75,000 -
Guide Dogs of Texas IncSan Antonio, TX
Provide guide dogs for visually impaired - operations, matching grants
$75,000 -
Pursuit CenterHouston, TX
Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - operations
$75,000 -
Texas Humane HeroesLeander, TX
Animal rescue and adoption services - operations
$75,000 -
Animal BalancePortland, OR
Free veterinary services, TNVR events, and create community participation - seed money for new clinics
$55,000 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater HoustonHouston, TX
Home away from home for families with seriously ill children being treated at nearby medical facilities - operations
$55,000 -
Austin Humane SocietyAustin, TX
Comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services - various matching grants
$50,000 -
Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TX
Surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, and achieve in life - male student achievement program
$50,000 -
Communities in Schools of HoustonHouston, TX
Surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, and achieve in life - xy-zone program
$50,000 -
Etosha Rescue & Adoption CenterSeguin, TX
Animal rescue and adoption - operations
$50,000 -
Houston Eye Associates FoundationHouston, TX
Provide eye care services for individuals in financial hardship - operations
$50,000 -
Houston HospiceHouston, TX
In-patient hospice care - operations
$50,000 -
Im HoustonHouston, TX
Volunteer houston program connects individuals and corporations with non-profit organizations for volunteer opportunities - operations
$50,000 -
Low Vision Resource CenterSan Antonio, TX
Offer help and promote independence for people with vision loss, owl radio - operations, champions fore charity match
$50,000 -
Meals on Wheels Central TexasAustin, TX
Meal delivery and other services to homebound elderly - operations
$50,000 -
Mobile Loaves and FishesAustin, TX
Community first! Village project to house formerly homeless adults - operations
$50,000 -
University of Texas AustinAustin, TX
Andrew delaney endowed excellence fund for actuarial sciences - operations
$50,000 -
CompudoptHouston, TX
Provides technology access and education to underserved youth - operations
$40,000 -
Shadow Cats RescueRound Rock, TX
Long-term care for special needs cats, TNVR and spay/neuter programs - operations, matching grants
$40,000 -
Austin Wildlife RescueAustin, TX
Wild animal rescue and rehabilitation - matching grants for fundraisers, operations, flood relief
$25,000 -
Triple Me Mac Equine SanctuarySpring Branch, TX
Equine rescue and adoption - matching grants for fundraisers, operations
$20,000 -
Cure Alzheimers FundWellesley HLS, MA
Alzheimers disease research - operations, memorial gift
$15,000 -
Be Spay NeuterPflugerville, TX
Help organizations create efficient, accessible, and sustainable high-quality high-volume spay and neuter programs - operations
$10,000 -
GovactWashington, DC
Nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that supports governors in championing fundamental freedoms -operations
$10,000 -
Houston Public Library FoundationHouston, TX
Public library - operations
$10,000 -
Rosenberg LibraryGalveston, TX
Public library - technology innovation
$10,000 -
Salvation Army Greater HoustonHouston, TX
Various social service programs - operations
$10,000 -
Salvation Army of AustinAustin, TX
Various social service programs - rathgeber house support, operations
$10,000 -
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT
Animal sanctuary striving to attain no-kill for the USA - operations (memorial gift)
$5,000 -
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TX
Help the community fight hunger - operations
$5,000 -
Houston Food BankHouston, TX
Help the community fight hunger -operations
$5,000 -
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaStafford, TX
Creates life-changing wishes for critically ill children - operations
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX
Flood relief
$2,500 -
Kerrville Pets AliveKerrville, TX
Animal adoption and veterinary services - flood relief
$2,500 -
CandidNew York, NY
Provides information on non-profit organizations - operations
$1,000 -
Charity NavigatorUnion City, NJ
Provides information about charities - operations
$1,000 -
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC
Philanthropy membership association - operations
$1,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.
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EmancipetAustin, TX
Low-cost spay/ neuter and veterinary services - operations, strategic growth, sustainability
$1,250,000 -
Thundering PawsDripping SPGS, TX
Animal rescue and adoption services - sustainability, operations
$500,000 -
Literacy First Co University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX
Literacy programs for at-risk children, grades k-2 - strategic plan initiatives
$400,000 -
Austin Public Library FoundationAustin, TX
Public library support - operations
$100,000 -
Houston HospiceHouston, TX
In-patient hospice care - operations
$100,000 -
Texas Humane HeroesLeander, TX
Animal rescue and adoption services - operations
$75,000 -
Low Vision Resource CenterSan Antonio, TX
Offer help and promote independence for people with vision loss, owl radio - operations, champions fore charity match
$50,000 -
Mobile Loaves and FishesAustin, TX
Community first! Village project to house formerly homeless adults - operations
$50,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Animals10 grants $657,50032% of the total
- Human services5 grants $396,00019% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $370,00018% of the total
- Education4 grants $260,00013% of the total
- Health2 grants $155,0008% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $120,0006% of the total
- 3 other causes6 grants $74,5004% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas46 grants $3,250,000
- Rhode Island1 grant $100,000
- Oregon1 grant $55,000
- Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
- District of Columbia2 grants $11,000
- Utah1 grant $5,000
- Iowa1 grant $1,000
- New York1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Janet L DelaneyCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Hours 30Pay $123,525
- Amanda H GrahamSECRETARY/TRUSTEE Hours 0.4Pay $3,000
- Natalie Hausman-WeissTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $3,000
- Daniel E SavitzTREASURER/TRUSTEE Hours 0.35Pay $3,000
- David J LeeVP/TRUSTEE Hours 0.45Pay $4,000
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