Leon and Beatrice Obenhaus Grodhaus Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Texas · EIN 74-6328959 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,900 and $8,700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LISA MCNUTT |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 WALNUT, COLUMBUS TX 78934 |
| Phone | 9797322332 |
| Form and materials | LETTER - NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING ELDERLY AND/OR NEEDY; EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS NEARWEIMAR, TEXAS |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Education Foundation Inc | Columbus, TX | High school scholarships | $35,000 |
| Weimar Ind School District | Columbus, TX | High school scholarships | $35,000 |
| Weimar Boys Girls Club | Weimar, TX | Youth after school and summer programs | $8,700 |
| Columbus Boys Girls Club | Columbus, TX | Youth and after school summer programs | $8,700 |
| First United Methodist Church | Columbus, TX | Share your christmas | $4,800 |
| Columbus Food Pantry | Columbus, TX | Food for the needy | $3,900 |
| Colorado County Fair Association | Columbus, TX | Assist in building restroom facilities | $2,900 |
| Columbus Ministerial Alliance | Columbus, TX | Food for local indigents | $1,900 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($19,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,700 | 11 |
| 2023 | $124,600 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349108423
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6328959
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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