Emerald Creek Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 26-1793239 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,033 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston, TX | To support education at rice university | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | Houston, TX | To support medicine at houston methodist hospital | $10,000 |
| Usc Business Partnership Foundation | Columbia, SC | To support education at usc business partnership foundation. | $10,000 |
| Austin Community College Foundation | Austin, TX | To support education at austin community college. | $10,000 |
| Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack | Houston, TX | To support the youth and local community. | $2,590 |
| St Michael School | Waialua, HI | To support education at st. michael school | $1,500 |
| Cobalt Foundation | Denver, CO | To support affordable healthcare. | $1,033 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | Houston, TX | To support multiple sclerosis cure & research | $530 |
| Miracle Foundation | Austin, TX | To support adoption and foster care. | $104 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($16,955). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,712 | 12 |
| 2024 | $52,480 | 8 |
| 2023 | $46,713 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632579349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1793239
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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