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Houston foundations

There are 3,718foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Houstonmetro area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Combined, these Houston metro foundationsemploy 958 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $26 billion.
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Types of foundations in Houston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
2,861
$4,591,408,355
Grantmaking public charity foundations
331
$372,078,839
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
113
$16,344,839
Community foundations
75
$295,913,960
Corporate foundations
72
$155,757,878
Organizations supporting a single foundation
12
$687,286
Foundation professional societies
7
$192,590
Foundation alliances and advocates
4
$0
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Job trends for Houston foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
1,669
1-10
100
11-25
13
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Houston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,690
$250k to $1M
267
$1M to $5M
158
$5M to $25M
63
$25M to $100M
19
$100M+
6
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Directory of foundations in Houston

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Robert A Welch Foundation

The Robert A Welch Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX. It made 64 grants last year, of which 30 went to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Revenue
$47.6m
Assets
$631.1m
Employees
15
EIN
76-0343128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation (CGMF)

The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation is dedicated to nurturing innovative, sustainable solutions to human and environmental problems.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$388.6m
Employees
9
EIN
74-2170127
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Terry Foundation

To strengthen the State of Texas by identifying Texas high school graduates and transfer students who have promise of future leadership distinction and assisting them in developing their future and the future of those around them.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$440.2m
Employees
13
EIN
31-1551093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Powell Foundation

The Powell Foundation distributes funds for public charitable purposes, principally for the encouragement and support of public education, the arts, conservation and human services, with a direct impact within the Foundation's geographic zone of interest.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$421.2m
Employees
8
EIN
74-6104592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marvy Finger Family Foundation

The Marvy Finger Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX that provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. Their focus is on supporting organizations that improve the lives of Houstonians and HISD graduates.
Revenue
$32.1m
Assets
$83.9m
Employees
4
EIN
76-0625865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation

The Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to organizations across the United States.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
1
EIN
30-0005201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dovetail Impact Foundation

The David Weekley Family Foundation is a Houston, TX based private foundation that last year made 104 grants. Its purpose is to incur travel expenses and other administrative costs to thoroughly vet and monitor grantees.
Revenue
$30.1m
Assets
$157.9m
Employees
5
EIN
76-0324538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hamill Foundation

The Hamill Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX that made 91 grants last year to organizations such as The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The trustees of the foundation are Charlie H. Read, Charles W. Snider, and Thomas H. Brown.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$205.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7028238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas Wortham Foundation

Thomas Wortham Foundation's goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children to assist them in achieving their goals, by providing financial and volunteer support to a variety of positive experiences.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$242.4m
Employees
0
EIN
74-1334356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mary Moody Northen Endowment

The Mary Moody Northen Endowment is a private foundation that provides grants to defray the cost of maintaining and operating the historic 1894 house museum for over 15,000 visitors. Grantees include Mountain Lake. The Endowment made 36 grants last year.
Revenue
$52.8m
Assets
$79.9m
Employees
0
EIN
75-1171741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Luke's Foundation

St. Luke's Foundation promotes healthcare excellence, advances in medical science & community health in Texas through philanthropic efforts.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$94.1m
Employees
8
EIN
45-3811485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kinder Foundation

The Kinder Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Houston, TX. It last year made 83 grants to various organizations and memorial parks.
Revenue
$67.6m
Assets
$162.0m
Employees
5
EIN
76-0519073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Legacy Collective

The More Than The Move Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds support for charitable purposes. Last year, it made 25 grants to organizations such as Icm and others. It is located in Deer Park, TX.
Revenue
$52.0m
Assets
$49.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4171814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Houston

United Way of Greater Houston collaborates to enhance lives, strengthen the community, and generate meaningful opportunities for people to thrive. Amanda McMillian leads the organization.
Revenue
$65.3m
Assets
$92.4m
Employees
224
EIN
74-1167964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX. The foundation gave out $4,070,520 in grants last year and has total assets of $97,975,392.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$126.5m
Employees
3
EIN
74-6070484
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Brown Foundation

The purpose of The Brown Foundation is to distribute funds for public charitable purposes, principally for support, encouragement, and assistance to education, the arts, and community service.
Revenue
$183.8m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
8
EIN
74-6036466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Astros Foundation

The Astros Foundation is a Houston-based corporate foundation that funds STEM education programs and grants, promoting community leadership and support initiatives.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
0
EIN
74-2793078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation was established in 1988, addressing needs in the fields of education, the environment, neighborhood renewal, character development, religion, basic human needs, medicine, and the cultural arts.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$257.2m
Employees
1
EIN
76-6050185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Main Family Foundation

The Main Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Katy, TX. Last year, it made 20 grants, the majority of which were unrestricted. Its grantees include Shriners Hospitals For Children and other nonprofits.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4695163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GHS Foundation

The GHS Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Houston, TX. Last year, it made nine grants. Its grantees include Stephen F Austin State University. It is supported by Gerald H Smith.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
3
EIN
76-0628970
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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