Abernathy Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Texas · EIN 72-1440348 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$98K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Advancement | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hugh M Hefner Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Moha Network | Simonton, TX | Unrestricted | $6,791 |
| Sugar Land Methodist Church | Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Kesem | Covina, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Creative Dreams Outreach | Stafford, TX | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Parks Youth Ranch | Richmond, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family Service Center | Galveston, TX | Unrestricted | $2,068 |
| Texas Equusearch | Dickinson, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Project Hope Recovery Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| White Ribbon Project | Greenwood Village, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| STEM Bridges Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands Inc | Richmond, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fort Bend Paws | Rosenberg, TX | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Finest and Bravest Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | Unretricted | $1,400 |
| Sugar Land Legacy Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Literacy Council of Fort Bend | Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Behind the Badge Foundation | Redmond, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Fort Bend County | Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,059 | 21 |
| 2023 | $69,643 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103749
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1440348
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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