Gordon a Cain Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 20-8483773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$73.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES D WEAVER |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 GREENWAY PLAZA SUITE 606, HOUSTON TX 77046 |
| Phone | 7138407896 |
| Form and materials | YOUR REQUEST FOR FUNDING SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS A FORMAL PROPOSAL. IT SHOULD INCLUDE A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITY, THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL BUDGET, PROJECTED BUDGET IF APPLICABLE, A LIST OF MAJOR SOURCES OF SUPPORT, YOUR STAFF DESCRIPTION, LIST OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE MOST RECENT COPY OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT LETTER FROM THE IRS, AND A THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EVALUATION PLAN. |
| Deadlines | THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF THE BOARD MEETING (USUALLY IN APR, SEPT, DEC) |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
36% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Infantry Foundation | Columbus, GA | Unrestricted | $1,100,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $450,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $285,000 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | Pacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Media Research Center Inc | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Heritage Education Society | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| National Rifle Assocation of America | Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Project 8P | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Grandfather Community Foundation | Linville, NC | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Uso - Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| UCLA Lab School | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Museum of Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| UCLA Children's Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum of History | LA Porte, TX | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Child Advocates Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Citizens Against Government Waste | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | Falls Church, VA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Women's Home | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Discovery Green | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camp Allen | Navasota, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Inevitable Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Linville Volunteer Fire Department | Linville, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Prageru | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sight Into Sound | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Blowing Rock Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harmon Family Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Re-Mind | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trees for Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community in Schools | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lombardi Award | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,822,500 | 52 |
| 2023 | $2,498,500 | 46 |
| 2022 | $1,325,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8483773
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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