J M Lykes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0411686 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$213K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Academy | Mt Pleasant, UT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Camp Chippewa Foundation | Maple Grove, MN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Houston, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Kemah, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| John Fairey Garden Conservation | Hempstead, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prep | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Seattle Children's Theater | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| A Seattle Church | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| A Way Out | Carbondale, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Wooden Boats | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Garden Club | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Trendsetters Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Charitable | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,250 | 18 |
| 2024 | $134,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $230,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601499349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0411686
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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