Kinder Morgan Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 84-1148161 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,305,295 and $1,305,295.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MELISSA RUIZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 LOUISIANA STREET SUITE 1000, HOUSTON TX 77002 |
| Phone | 7133699000 |
| Form and materials | Grant applications are submitted through a third-party application called CyberGrants. These applications must include: 1. A short, one-page cover letter signed by an authorized agent. 2. A proposal narrative with the following information: - Legal name of the organization, employer identification number (EIN), address (no post office boxes), telephone number, and name, title and e-mail address of contact person. - Location of organization - Amount of request and name of program. - History of the organization and its mission. - Description of target population including the number of students served. - Description of the program, how it aligns with the focus areas of the Foundation. - Timeline for implementation. 3. Current organization and program budgets. |
| Deadlines | The submission deadline was June 2, 2025. |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENT 1 |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 2 | Houston, TX | To support academic education and arts programs that benefit traditionally underserved youth, including minorities and girls, with a… | $1,305,295 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,305,295 | 1 |
| 2024 | $2,155,188 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,222,147 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349100544
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1148161
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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