Leon Payne Jr Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 85-2619235 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JULIE STONE PAYNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 W BROAD OAKS DR, HOUSTON TX 77056 |
| Phone | 7135400282 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUEST WITH INFORMATION DESCRIBING CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | General operating support | $18,500 |
| The Church of St John the Divine | Houston, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Nmdp Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | General operating support | $2,000 |
| St Johns School | Houston, TX | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lurie Childrens | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $58,152 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349103228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2619235
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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