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The West Endowment Grants
Private foundation · EIN 76-0481204 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.1M
- Grants reported
- 29
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | $578K |
| 2024 | 13 | $548K |
Where The West Endowment gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Texas$1.1M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | LIGHT THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $100K |
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDING A SECOND CAMP AND THE BLAZING NEW TRAILS CAMPAIGN. | 2025 | $100K |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF MIDLAND TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | LIGHT THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $90K |
| BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY | BROOKSHIRE, TX | PHASE IX TYPE B GROUP HOMES | 2024 | $85K |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SKINNER PIPE ORGAN IN THE NEW BENITEZ CHAPEL SPACE. | 2025 | $75K |
| MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC | HOUSTON, TX | PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE PARK FOR PUBLIC USE, ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION. | 2024 | $50K |
| COASTAL PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2025, AN EFFORT TO CONTINUE RESTORATION OF THE INDIANGRASS PRESERVE. | 2025 | $50K |
| HOUSTON'S AMAZING PLACE INC | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDING THEIR NEW SECOND LOCATION IN KATY, TEXAS TO HELP FAMILIES DEALING WITH DEMENTIA. | 2025 | $50K |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION FUND. | 2024 | $45K |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC | HOUSTON, TX | INVEST IN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND HELP DELIVER SAFER, MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS. | 2024 | $45K |
| PALACIOS MEDICAL FOUNDATION | PALACIOS, TX | THE NEW TELEMETRY SYSTEM THAT WILL ALLOW THE HOSPITAL STAFF TO BE BETTER PREPARED TO CARE FOR MORE PATIENTS WITH GROWING LISTS OF ILLNESSES RELATED TO CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS THAT NEED CONSTANT MONITORING. | 2025 | $45K |
| PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | SPRING, TX | PROVIDING LOCAL CHILDREN ACCESS TO ART AND HISTORY THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND FREE TOURS. | 2025 | $35K |
| OUTREACH CENTER OF WEST HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $35K |
| BOLIVAR POINT LIGHTHOUSE FDN INC | PORT BOLIVAR, TX | TO REBUILD AND REINSTALL THE LIGHTHOUSE'S ORIGINAL TOP SECTION. | 2025 | $33K |
| HOUSTON HOSPICE | HOUSTON, TX | DIGNIFIED, COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND COMFORT AND GUIDANCE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. | 2024 | $25K |
| THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER INC | BELLAIRE, TX | ENCHANTED WOODS CAMPAIGN'S MISSION TO INSTILL CURIOSITY AND REPECT FOR NATURE. | 2025 | $25K |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION TO GREATER HOUSTON'S FAMILY TRAVEL FUND. | 2025 | $25K |
| ST ANDREWS CHURCH AND SCHOOL INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO ENHANCE THE FACILITIES AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE STUDENT BODY. | 2024 | $25K |
| HOPE AND HEALING CENTER & INSTITUTE | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES TO THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL DISTRESS VIA THEIR ESTABLISHED HOPE LINE. | 2025 | $25K |
| HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY | HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP BOTH THOSE FACING PARKINSON'S AND THEIR LOVED ONES AND CAREGIVERS. | 2025 | $25K |
| HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | FUNDING THE GEORGE & BARBARA BUSH CENTER FOR SCHOLARS & LEADERS, INSPIRING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR PROMISE AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. | 2025 | $25K |
| MAKE-A-WISH FNDOF THE TX GULF COAST & LA | STAFFORD, TX | GRANTING LIFE-CHANGING WISHES TO CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN. | 2025 | $25K |
| EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF TEXAS | HOUSTON, TX | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND CONNECTION. | 2024 | $15K |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF HOUSTON INC | HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE DENTAL EDUCATION AND CARE TO TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. | 2024 | $15K |
| GRACEWOOD INC | HOUSTON, TX | PROVIDING FAMILY SUPPORT FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. | 2025 | $15K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- COORDINATOR OF GRANTS
- Address
- PO BOX 491 HOUSTON, TX, 77001
- Phone
- 7139619699
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- LETTER FORM SPECIFYING PURPOSE OF APPLICATION AND AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED.
- Restrictions
- THE WEST ENDOWMENT WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE WEST ENDOWMENT DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. IN CONSIDERING REQUESTS FOR GRANTS, THE ENDOWMENT PLACES PRIORITY ON ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SERVING HARRIS COUNTY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The West Endowment's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.