Marvy Finger Family Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0625865 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$101.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Marvy Finger Family Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 Detering Suite 210, Houston TX 77007 |
| Phone | 7138677088 |
| Form and materials | Written application and financial information. Application can be downloaded from scholarship website: www.mfffscholarship.com |
| Deadlines | March 1st for scholarships; monthly for charitable grants |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity for grants; must be a Houston area high school graduating senior for scholarships. |
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
3% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Fdtn | Houston, TX | Houston community charitable initiatives | $400,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Houston, TX | Conservation, restoration and education programs aimed at Galveston Bay | $250,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Assistance with forestry conservation of Memorial Park | $250,000 |
| The Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | Conservation educational programs in the Houston community | $250,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Improvement of Hermann Park, public park located in Houston, TX | $200,000 |
| BridgeYear | Houston, TX | Outreach for high school students from low-income families | $100,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | Assistance of critical services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Houston area | $100,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Improving healthcare through science, scholarship and innovation | $75,000 |
| Briarwood School | Houston, TX | Tuition assistance and professional development | $75,000 |
| Da Camera of Houston | Houston, TX | Promotion of performing arts in the Houston community | $75,000 |
| The Montrose Center | Houston, TX | Assistance with LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, mental and behavorial health services | $75,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Medical education, training and research at Baylor College of Medicine | $55,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | Promotion of performing arts in the Houston community | $53,000 |
| ADL Coalition for Mutual Respect | Beaumont, TX | Helping low-income, underserved students at five Houston-area universities | $50,000 |
| Legacy Community Health | Houston, TX | Provides specialized, quality care to uninsured and underinsured families in Houston area | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Assistance for students with learning and attention disorders at SALT Center | $50,000 |
| University of Houston-Bauer College | Houston, TX | Creating opportunities for students with support of Bauer Excellence Scholarship Endowment | $50,000 |
| Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | Medical education, training and research at Methodist Hospital | $30,000 |
| Aishel House | Houston, TX | Housing assistance for Texas Medical Center patients and their families | $25,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | Improve neighborhood parks and recreational facilities in the Houston community | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Research, education, and preservation of the fine arts | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | Houston, TX | Medical education, training and research at Shriners Hospitals for Children for Children | $25,000 |
| South Texas College of Law | Houston, TX | Provides students opportunities to obtain legal education | $25,000 |
| The Rothko Chapel | Houston, TX | Research, education, and preservation of the fine arts | $25,000 |
| The Women's Resource | Houston, TX | Education and financial coaching to struggling women in the Greater Houston area | $25,000 |
| Undies for Everyone | Houston, TX | Distribution of new underwear to children in need | $25,000 |
| Connect Community | Houston, TX | Provide challenging summer opportunities for middle school students | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Assistance to the hungry, homeless and suffering in the Greater Houston area | $20,000 |
| Houston Youth Symphony | Houston, TX | Promotion of youth performing arts in the Houston community | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Houston, TX | Assistance with family planning education and services | $15,000 |
| Bayou Preservation Association | Houston, TX | Assistance with preservation and protection of Houston-area waterways | $10,000 |
| Mission Success | Houston, TX | Preparing Houston's youth for successful careers and life beyond high school | $10,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Mental health counseling and outreach services | $10,000 |
The return also lists 218 grants to individuals ($803,145). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Camera of Houston | Houston, TX | Promotion of performing arts in the Houston community | $500,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | Promotion of performing arts in the Houston community | $500,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Fdtn | Houston, TX | Houston community charitable initiatives | $400,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Improving healthcare through science, scholarship and innovation | $300,000 |
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | Assistance for children with special needs | $200,000 |
| BridgeYear | Houston, TX | Outreach for high school students from low-income families | $100,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | Assistance of critical services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Houston area | $100,000 |
| Briarwood School | Houston, TX | Tuition assistance and professional development | $75,000 |
| The Montrose Center | Houston, TX | Assistance with LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, mental and behavorial health services | $75,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | Houston, TX | Outreach for highly motivated students to achieve post-secondary success | $50,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Research, education, and preservation of Holocaust history | $50,000 |
| Legacy Community Health | Houston, TX | Provides specialized, quality care to uninsured and underinsured families in Houston area | $50,000 |
| Momentum Education | Houston, TX | Assist first-generation, low-income students achieve economic, social mobility | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Assistance for students with learning and attention disorders at SALT Center | $50,000 |
| University of Houston-Bauer College | Houston, TX | Creating opportunities for students with support of Bauer Excellence Scholarship Endowment | $50,000 |
| Houston Youth Symphony | Houston, TX | Promotion of youth performing arts in the Houston community | $35,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | Houston, TX | Medical education, training and research at Shriners Hospitals for Children | $30,000 |
| Connect Community | Houston, TX | Provide challenging summer opportunities for middle school students | $25,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | Improve neighborhood parks and recreational facilities in the Houston community | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Research, education, and preservation of the fine arts | $25,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Mental health counseling and outreach services | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Houston, TX | Assistance with family planning education and services | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Houston, TX | Housing for families with child receiving care for a serious illness at Texas Medical Center | $25,000 |
| South Texas College of Law | Houston, TX | Provides students opportunities to obtain legal education | $25,000 |
| The Women's Resource | Houston, TX | Education and financial coaching to struggling women in the Greater Houston area | $25,000 |
| Undies for Everyone | Houston, TX | Distribution of new underwear to children in need | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Assistance to the hungry, homeless and suffering in the Greater Houston area | $20,000 |
| Bayou Preservation Association | Houston, TX | Assistance with preservation and protection of Houston-area waterways | $15,000 |
| Families Empowered | Houston, TX | Helping parents navigate their school options with personalized support | $10,000 |
| Mission Success | Houston, TX | Preparing Houston's youth for successful careers and life beyond high school | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,291,145 | 414 |
| 2023 | $2,628,940 | 408 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349102032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0625865
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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