Dennis Henneke Memorial Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderCorpus Christi, Texas · EIN 81-2896943 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GENE HENNEKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1303 INDIAN HAWTHORN CT, HOUSTON TX 77094 |
| Phone | 2813895727 |
| Form and materials | ANNUAL APPLICATION ON WEBSITE; MUST INCLUDE SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT, SAT/ACT/TSI SCORES, FAFSA STUDENT AID REPORT, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, STORY, PHOTO CONSENT |
| Deadlines | VARIES BUT GENERALLY MID-MARCH EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TEXAS COUNTY STUDENTS/RESIDENTS, US CITIZEN, CHALLENGING FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCE OR UNUSUAL HARSHIP |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Willot | Portland, TX | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Peyton Harrell | Floresville, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Jason Moore | Refugio, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Faith Arnold | Woodsboro, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Taryn O'brien | Sinton, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Kaylie Garcia | Kenedy, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Samantha Saenz | Gillett, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Ryan Martinez | Beeville, TX | Scholarship | $1,250 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($50,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,750 | 22 |
| 2023 | $45,875 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2896943
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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