Koonce Family Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 76-6211703 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$32.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $54,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $175,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Fund new engineering | $140,000 |
| Bering Drive Church of Christ | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch | Leander, TX | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Media Projects for Relationships | Lubbock, TX | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Impact Houston Church of Christ | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Lifeline Chaplaincy Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Stronger Than Parkinsons | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Life After Loss | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $54,000 |
| African Outreach Ministries | Fresno, TX | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| St Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church | Round Rock, TX | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Path | Tyler, TX | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Hospitality Apartments | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Church of Christ Student Fdn | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Grameen America Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Target Hunger | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Settlement Home | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Ctr Inc (Hawc) | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Malala Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Austin | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Todec Legal Center Perris | Moreno Valley, CA | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,350,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $1,120,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,090,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6211703
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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