Simon Bolivar Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-5787382 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan American Development Foundation | Coconut Creek, FL | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $1,470,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $745,500 |
| Medical Teams International | Tigard, OR | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $437,500 |
| Project Hope-The People-To-People | Bethesda, MD | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $437,500 |
| GlobalGiving Foundation | Washington, DC | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $295,000 |
| Fundahigado America Foundation | Richmond, VA | Donation of Equipment, supplies and services to hospitals | $281,598 |
| Scalabrini Intl Migration Network Inc | New York, NY | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $270,000 |
| International Federation of Red Cross | Geneva, SZ | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $250,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $250,000 |
| Foundation Caring For Colombia LTD | New York, NY | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $165,000 |
| Friends of the Children of Venezuela Inc | Miami, FL | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $156,250 |
| Venezuela Now Inc | Acworth, GA | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $150,000 |
| Global Impact | Alexandria, VA | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $134,426 |
| Sociedad Amigos del HEP Inc | Doral, FL | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $125,000 |
| Ven Da Tu Mano Foundation | Miami, FL | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $125,000 |
| Aid for Aids | New York, NY | Small grants program | $100,000 |
| Aid for Aids | New York, NY | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $100,000 |
| Legacy Community Health | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $100,000 |
| Spring Branch Community Health Center | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $100,000 |
| University Of Houston Foundation | Houston, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $67,711 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $62,500 |
| Asociacion Cardiovascular Centro Occidental | Barquisimeto, VE | Medical Assistant to Patients Residing in Venezuela for Treament not Available in Venezuela | $45,938 |
| Big Little JC Organization | Cypress, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $18,000 |
| Fundahigado America Foundation | Richmond, VA | Networking and Educational Program | $12,000 |
| Christ Clinic | Katy, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $10,000 |
| Spring Branch Community Health Center | Houston, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $10,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Networking and educational program | $7,708 |
| Latin Women Initiative | Houston, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $7,500 |
| Latin Ladies Foundation of Houston | Kingwood, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $5,000 |
| Local Infant Formula for Emergencies | Houston, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $5,000 |
| Wellness for Growth Foundation | Houston, TX | Networking and Educational Program | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | Networking and Educational Program | $3,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($698,313). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalGiving Foundation | Washington, DC | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $1,205,000 |
| Pan American Development Foundation | Coconut Creek, FL | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $437,500 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $250,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Tigard, OR | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $218,750 |
| Fundahigado America Foundation | Richmond, VA | Donation of Equipment, supplies and services to hospitals | $142,663 |
| Scalabrini Intl Migration Network Inc | New York, NY | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $135,000 |
| Christus Foundation For Healthcare | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $125,000 |
| Christus Foundation For Healthcare | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $125,000 |
| MAP International | Brunswick, GA | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $125,000 |
| MAP International | Brunswick, GA | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $125,000 |
| Aid for Aids | New York, NY | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $100,000 |
| Legacy Community Health | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $100,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $62,500 |
| University Of Houston Foundation | Houston, TX | Medium/large grants program of Humanitarian Health | $55,710 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,650,944 | 60 |
| 2023 | $7,021,536 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106175
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5787382
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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