Mads Engelstoft Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 84-3786992 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $10,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rotary Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| Kjaer Sanctuary Inc | Durango, CO | General Assistance | $35,000 |
| Rotary International | Evanston, IL | General Assistance | $34,000 |
| Union Chappel Global Methodist | Fulshear, TX | General Assistance | $20,000 |
| Union Chappel Global Methodist | Fulshear, TX | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Friends of Khan Academy Philippines | Boston, MA | General Assistance | $8,500 |
| Rotary International | Evanston, IL | General Assistance | $3,000 |
| Wordserve Methodist Church | Fulshear, TX | General Assistance | $3,000 |
| Brookshire Methodist Church | Brookshire, TX | General Assistance | $3,000 |
| MS Enverga University Fdn | Lucena City, RP | General Assistance | $1,765 |
| Family Directed Ed Foundation | Willis, TX | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Misfits Mission | Rosenberg, TX | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Space Center | Houston, TX | General Assistance | $250 |
| Rotary Club of El Campo | El Campo, TX | General Assistance | $200 |
| Rotary Club of Space Center | Houston, TX | General Assistance | $200 |
| Rotary Club of HEC | Houston, TX | General Assistance | $200 |
| Rotary International | Evanston, IL | General Assistance | $100 |
| Fulshear Police Foundation | Fulshear, TX | General Assistance | $50 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($5,020). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,285 | 22 |
| 2024 | $271,090 | 17 |
| 2023 | $310,420 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3786992
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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