Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 81-1587228 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.4M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$51.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $250,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship | Linville, NC | To fund charitable activities | $250,000 |
| Houston Audobon | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $250,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Winter Park, FL | To fund charitable activities | $175,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $150,000 |
| Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance | Santa Rose Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities | $136,500 |
| Jackson Wild | Jackson, WY | To fund charitable activities | $125,000 |
| Kipp Texas | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $125,000 |
| The Saint Constantine School | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $110,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Idea Public Schools | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| New Story | Atlanta, GA | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Scenic Walton | Miramar Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | To fund charitable activities | $91,500 |
| Adventure for All | Sarasota, FL | To fund charitable activities | $88,500 |
| Wild Foundation | Boulder, CO | To fund charitable activities | $84,000 |
| Recipe for Succcess Foundation | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $79,150 |
| Camp Allen | Navasota, TX | To fund charitable activities | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country Houston | Hockley, TX | To fund charitable activities | $63,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | Durham, NC | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Montessori for All | Austin, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Moving Waters | Cypress, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Bellaire, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| On River Time | Birmingham, AL | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra | Santa Fe, NM | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Snake River Fund | Jackson, WY | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| South Walton Montessori | Santa Rose Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Women's Center | Forth Worth, TX | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,397,650 | 37 |
| 2024 | $2,411,667 | 30 |
| 2023 | $2,055,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103674
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1587228
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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