Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 27-0454228 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$60M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist | Houston, TX | General support | $250,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | General support | $250,000 |
| Bridgeyear | Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Discover U | Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| The Village Centers | Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Greater Houston Community | Houston, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| Buffalo Soilders National Museum | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Foster Care Advocacy Center | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Hobby Center | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Kids Meals | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Springspirit Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Stages | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $95,000 |
| Inprint | Houston, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| Camp Blessings | Brenham, TX | General support | $55,000 |
| Dress for Success | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Lls - Student of the Year | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| My Connect Community | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| The Womens Resource | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Young Audiences of Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| The Arbor School | Houston, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| Emerge Fellowship | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Hlsr - Houston Area Scholars Scholarship | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | General support | $19,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Coolxdad | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Houston Community Toolbank | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Lls - the Big Climb | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Sally's Fund | Laguna Beach, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Inc | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Target Hunger - Hurricane Beryl Roof Repair | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Touchdown Club of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $5,500 |
| Galveston County Fair & Rodeo | Hitchcock, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Black Impact Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Crisis Ministry of Spicewood | Spicewood, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Hlsr - Llamaalpaca Committee | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Twin Falls, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | General support | $4,000 |
| Silver Spurs | Round Rock, TX | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,626,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $2,425,781 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0454228
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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