Simon and Louise Henderson Foundation
Historical FunderLufkin, Texas · EIN 75-6022769 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$947K
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SIMON LOUISE HENDERSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1365, LUFKIN TX 75902 |
| Phone | 9366342448 |
| Form and materials | NO SET FORMAT REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PREFERRED GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IS EAST TEXAS. |
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
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice in the Pines | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $45,000 |
| Lhs Alumni Association | Lufkin, TX | Scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Long Way Home Foundation | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Tyler, TX | Educational resources | $40,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $30,300 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Volunteer Services Council | Pollok, TX | General operations | $26,000 |
| Burke Center | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ellen Trout Zoo | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| George Henderson Expo Center | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lufkin High Schoolart Club | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| St Cyprian's Episcopal Church School | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Dallas, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Joseph House | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lufkin Creative | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Strong | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Stubblefield Learning Center | Lufkin, TX | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Family Place | Dallas, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Women's Shelter of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Angelina Alliance for Children Inc | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Rise School of Dallas | Dallas, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hudson Isd Wh Bonner Elementary | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $12,500 |
| Hudson Class of 2031 | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $12,500 |
| Angelina Art Alliance | Lufkin, TX | 2022 - 2023 childrens program | $10,000 |
| Angelina College Foundation | Lufkin, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Angelina County Child Welfare | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East Texas | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Casa | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Christian Information & Service Center | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | Dallas, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Down Home Ranch | Elgin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Angelina County | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mosaic Center | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Texas Forest Association | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| To Be Like Me | Dallas, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Angelina Cnty Chamber of Commerce | Lufkin, TX | Texas state forest festival 2022 | $7,500 |
| Adac | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $6,000 |
| Seasons of Hope Center | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $6,000 |
| Angelina Community Theatre | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Book Buddies of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General operations | $5,000 |
| East Texas Cancer Alliance of Hope | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fuller Springs Volunteer Fire Dept | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Love Inc of Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Moffett Volunteer Fire Dept | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Oak Creek Center | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Charitable donation to the college of forestry | $5,000 |
| Texas Forestry Museum | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Texas Gulf Coast Make a Wish | Stafford, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Lone star land steward awards | $5,000 |
| The Longleaf Alliance | Andalusia, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Omaha, NE | General operations | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $947,400 | 74 |
| 2023 | $969,000 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522739349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6022769
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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