Gardenia Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 92-4001588 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$834K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$31.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenia Foundation Fund | Houston, TX | General fund | $500,000 |
| Houston Symphony Development | Houston, TX | General fund | $100,000 |
| Ut Health Houston | Houston, TX | General fund | $80,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Houston, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Victory Houston | Houston, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Wacgh | Houston, TX | General fund | $30,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collections and Garden | Houston, TX | General fund | $7,000 |
| World Affairs Council | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Society | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Urban Harvest | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Houston Ballet | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,200 |
| Industry Volunteer Fire Dept | Industry, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $833,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $710,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-4001588
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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