Fabenco Founding Fathers Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-5114069 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Auxilliary | Crockett, TX | To fund charitable activity | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Wwii Memorial | Washington DC, DC | Fund charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Fdn | Fredricksburg, TX | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Washington, DC | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| American Legion Post 249 | Barlett, TN | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Be an Angel | Houston, TX | To fund charitable acitivty | $1,000 |
| Civil War Study Group Lake of Woods | Locust Grove, VA | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Fdn | Triangle, VA | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Houston, TX | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| National D-Day Memorial | Bedford, VA | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Natl Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Musuem | Honolulu, HI | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Ptsd Foundation Camp Hope | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Thumbs Up Mission | Gainesville, GA | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | To fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Fund charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Various Pin | Crockett, TX | Nc disaster relief supplies | $996 |
| Bedford Boys Tribute Center | Bedford, VA | Fund charitable activity | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,996 | 24 |
| 2023 | $26,500 | 24 |
| 2022 | $24,598 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600929349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5114069
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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