Gulf Coast Medical Foundation
Historical FunderDamon, Texas · EIN 74-1285242 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$868K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$17.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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 | ONLINE SUBMISSIONS ONLY AT WWWGULFC |
|---|---|
| Address | 21702 LAKE VIEW RD, DAMON TX 77430 |
| Phone | 9795320904 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.GULFCMF.ORG, ALONG WITH PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS OF ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1, JUNE 1, SEPTEMBER 1, AND DECEMBER 1 FOR CONSIDERATION AT FOLLOWING MONTH'S MEETING. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO HEALTH RELATED PROJECTS IN WHARTON, FORT BEND AND MATAGORDA COUNTIES LOCATED IN TEXAS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Education Center | El Campo, TX | Auditorium renovation project | $100,000 |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Richmond, TX | Elevator replacement project at wharton campus | $71,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Operating support for wharton clubs | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of El Campo & Palacios | El Campo, TX | Operating support for el campo & palacios clubs | $60,000 |
| Hesed House | Wharton, TX | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Boling District Improvement Asso | Boling, TX | Renovation project - boling community center | $40,000 |
| Blessing Cup Storehouse | El Campo, TX | Operating support for thrift shop and food pantry | $30,000 |
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | El Campo, TX | Toward purchase of 3D mammography equipment | $25,000 |
| Just Do It Now | Wharton, TX | 1St of 4 installments for operating support | $25,000 |
| Just Do It Now | Wharton, TX | 2Nd of 4 installments for operating support | $25,000 |
| Just Do It Now | Wharton, TX | Installment 4 of 4 - operating support | $25,000 |
| Just Do It Now | Wharton, TX | Installment 3 of 4 - operating support | $25,000 |
| Matagorda County Crisis Center | Bay City, TX | Facility repairs and renovations in wharton | $25,000 |
| Northside Education Center | El Campo, TX | Cna and pharmacy tech classes | $25,000 |
| The Arc of Wharton | Wharton, TX | Salary support | $25,000 |
| Victory in Jesus Recovery Center | Wharton, TX | Matching grant for operating support | $23,000 |
| Restoration City | Hungerford, TX | For drug prevention programs for public schools | $22,500 |
| Victory in Jesus Recovery Center | Wharton, TX | Support of counselor salary | $21,000 |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels | Rosenberg, TX | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Elder Citizens | Palacios, TX | Nutrition program for seniors | $15,000 |
| Palacios Community Hub | Palacios, TX | Operating support | $15,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | Houston, TX | Screening & prevention to wharton co. | $15,000 |
| The Rose | Houston, TX | Mobile mammography for wharton and matagorda counties | $15,000 |
| Hesed House | Wharton, TX | Parking lot expansion | $14,000 |
| Hope for Three | Sugar Land, TX | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Hesed House | Wharton, TX | Post hurricane beryl community needs | $10,000 |
| Institute for Civility in Government | Houston, TX | Trip to DC for ten students | $10,000 |
| Scholarships for Wharton Isd Ag Students | Wharton, TX | For purchase of wharton county youth - fair animal projects | $10,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | Services for children with hearing loss in wharton & matagorda cos. | $10,000 |
| University of Houston Victoria | Victoria, TX | Nonprofit resource center workshops | $10,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | For hearing impaired services in wharton & matagorda counties | $7,000 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | One week summer camp for 50 girls | $6,500 |
| Wharton County Library | Wharton, TX | Capital improvements for the east bernard branch | $6,200 |
| Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach | Wharton, TX | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Just Do It Now | Wharton, TX | Post hurricane beryl community needs | $4,000 |
| Partnership Contributions | Damon, TX | Partnership contributions | $171 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Do It Now | Wharton, TX | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Victory in Jesus Recovery Center | Wharton, TX | Operating support | $22,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Rosenberg, TX | Operating support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $868,371 | 39 |
| 2023 | $620,562 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1285242
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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