Palmer Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0565827 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$350K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $30,000.
From the return
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
17% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braufels Food Bank | New Braunfels, TX | Organizational support | $70,000 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | Organizational support | $45,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center Office of Advancement | Houston, TX | Organizational support | $35,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Houston, TX | Organizational support | $35,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation James P Allison Institute | Houston, TX | Support for cancer research | $30,000 |
| Kid's Meals | Houston, TX | Organizational support | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries Houston | Houston, TX | Support for meals of wheels | $20,000 |
| Magellan International School Siempre Magellan Capital Campaign | Austin, TX | Operational support to school | $15,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Southern Texas | San Antonio, TX | Organizational support | $15,000 |
| Alamo Area Boy Scouts of America | San Antonio, TX | Support for boy scouts | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m University Kingsville Fou Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Resarch Institute | Kingsville, TX | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Organizational support | $7,500 |
| Trinidad State Junior College Ed F | Trinidad, CO | Organizational support | $5,000 |
| New Braunfels Parks Foundation | New Braunfels, TX | Organizational support | $5,000 |
| The Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | Organizational support | $5,000 |
| Dna Doe Project | Sebastopol, CA | Organizational support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $350,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $312,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104951
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0565827
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.