Polycarp Foundation
Invitation OnlyMissouri City, Texas · EIN 75-2777481 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$158K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Its the Pits Cookers | Richmond, TX | General support | $40,000 |
| Tacoma Youth Marine Center | Tacoma, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| American Legion Charities Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Cypress United Methodist Church | Cypress, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church | Farmers Branch, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Texas State Aquarium | Corpus Christi, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| The Thankful Ones | Richmond, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Yaga's Children's Fund | Galveston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas and Southwestern Cattle | Ft Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| US Angling | State College, PA | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $270,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102389
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2777481
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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