Marie Roper Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0537055 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $282 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | A HARDY ROPER |
|---|---|
| Address | 326 W 17TH STREET, HOUSTON TX 77008 |
| Phone | 7138651124 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| 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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Heights Rotary Club | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Stafford, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| University of Texas | Richardson, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Heights High School | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $750 |
| Assisance League | Houston, TX | General fund | $570 |
| St Jude Hospital | Houston, TX | General fund | $300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Houston, TX | General fund | $282 |
| Bryan Museum | Galveston, TX | General fund | $100 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General fund | $32 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,034 | 11 |
| 2023 | $17,212 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500379349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0537055
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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