Pauline Altman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 37-1529970 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAULINE ALTMAN FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 UPTOWN PARK BLVD UNIT 53, HOUSTON TX 770563282 |
| Phone | 7134678003 |
| Form and materials | SOLICITATIONS OF CHARITABLE NEEDS INCLUDING INTRODUCTORY LETTER OF QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE UNFORTUNATE BY MAKING GIFTS TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
42% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Medical research | $70,000 |
| The Westview School | Houston, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitableeducational support | $10,000 |
| Methodist Foundation | Houston, TX | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($48,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,200 | 10 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532399349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1529970
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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