Grits Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 31-1505617 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN T PETERKIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 7811 WEDGEWOOD LN, HOUSTON TX 77055 |
| Phone | 2818883351 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION. REQUESTS FROM 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED FOR CONSIDERATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
20% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $165,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Cohen Bray House Oakland | Oakland, CA | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Communities in School | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Medical Bridges | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Bellaire, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Rise School | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Urban Harvest | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Archaeological Institute of America | Boston, MA | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Sciences | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Solano County | Vacaville, CA | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $370,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $290,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102581
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1505617
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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