Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation
Historical FunderBeaumont, Texas · EIN 74-6260525 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$69.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3928, BEAUMONT TX 777043928 |
| Phone | 4092411427 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION PROVIDED BY HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31 |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfaddin Ward House Inc | Beaumont, TX | Operating budget | $1,258,769 |
| Mcfaddin Ward House Inc | Beaumont, TX | Capital improvements: security cameras, additions, repairs; house purchase (1995 mcfaddin) | $603,777 |
| Christus Health Foundation of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | New 3-D mammography systems | $150,000 |
| Beaumont Heritage Society | Beaumont, TX | John jay french museum window restoration; spindletop park panels special project | $104,500 |
| Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation | Beaumont, TX | Baptist cancer center | $100,000 |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation Inc | Port Bolivar, TX | Restoration of the historic bolivar point lighthouse | $100,000 |
| Beaumont Botanical Gardens | Beaumont, TX | Antique rose garden arbor replacement | $63,209 |
| Nehemiah's Vision Inc | Beaumont, TX | Major renovations or rebuilds for underprivileged seniors, veterans, and needy families | $30,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Beaumont, TX | Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ restoration | $30,000 |
| Beaumont Farmers Market | Beaumont, TX | Growing our community initiative | $27,348 |
| Some Other Place | Beaumont, TX | Soup kitchen cooler/freezer unit replacement | $25,000 |
| Symphony of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | Projector for education programs | $21,000 |
| Nutrition & Services for Seniors | Beaumont, TX | Rootop ventilator | $16,750 |
| Art Museum of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | Exhibit - adrian esparza: deconstructed | $14,000 |
| Shorkey Education & Rehabilitation Center | Beaumont, TX | New server | $11,516 |
| Communities in Schools Southeast Texas Inc | Beaumont, TX | Wellness and resilience with trust-based relational intervention (tbri) and ilead | $10,000 |
| Girls Haven | Beaumont, TX | Continuing the mission of girls' haven - children's expenses | $10,000 |
| Anayat House Inc | Beaumont, TX | Printer; landscaping | $9,722 |
| Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council | Beaumont, TX | Technical assistance, software updates, computer replacements for the scout service center | $8,525 |
| Iea-Inspire Encourage Achieve | Beaumont, TX | Activity court for at-risk youth | $8,000 |
| Life Resource | Port Arthur, TX | Zero suicide community training | $7,861 |
| Southeast Texas Family Resource Center | Beaumont, TX | Tablets fundamentals, real-life and safety | $6,679 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services Inc-Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | Bcfs van repairs; special event food, activities, gifts, and awards | $5,200 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Beaumont, TX | Girl scouts outreach program - beaumont | $5,000 |
| Kvlu Fm | Beaumont, TX | Bayoulands audio docuseries & podcast | $5,000 |
| Hughen Center Inc | Port Arthur, TX | Bob hope high school mariachi bank uniforms | $4,900 |
| Magnolia Garden Club | Beaumont, TX | Flower show staging equipment; tyrrell park bird pocket garden | $4,000 |
| Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group | Beaumont, TX | Roof tarps | $4,000 |
| Mental Health America of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | Supporting mental health during the holiday season | $3,490 |
| Big Thicket Association | Beaumont, TX | Big thicket association new projects grant | $3,400 |
| Edison Museum | Beaumont, TX | Traveling trunk; repairs to the museum | $3,375 |
| Stable - Spirit | Vidor, TX | Restroom repair; saddle blankets, gel pads, saddle pad, and girth | $3,050 |
| Child Abuse & Forensic Services Inc | Beaumont, TX | Essential computer equipment | $2,102 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Beaumont, TX | Girl scouts outreach program - beaumont | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,660,173 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,733,974 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101041
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6260525
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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