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Sterling-Turner Foundation

Historical Funder

Houston, Texas · EIN 74-1460482 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded106
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$74.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $35,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactSterling-Turner Foundation - Patric
Address800 Bering Dr Suite 202, Houston TX 77057
Phone7132371117
Emailwww.sterlingturnerfoundation.org
Form and materialsApplication forms and instructions on the Sterling-Turner Foundation website.
DeadlinesRequests are accepted typically from August of the prior year until February 15th by 5pm.
RestrictionsAwards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). The charities must be within certain geographic boundaries.

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.

  • Arts & Culture14
  • Human Services13
  • Education12
  • Health7
  • Children & Youth6
  • Mental Health6

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Crossway Bible ChurchSan Antonio, TXResidency program$120,000
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral support$100,000
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXReinzi Endowment$100,000
Star of Hope MissionHouston, TXGeneral support$80,000
Forge for FamiliesHouston, TXGeneral support$60,000
Open Door MissionHouston, TXGeneral support$60,000
Texas Education WorksHouston, TXGeneral support$60,000
1 Hope for Kids IncSan Antonio, TXSupport for 10 families$50,000
Camp for All FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Houston's Amazing PlaceHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
James Phillips Williams Memorial FoundationSan Angelo, TXGeneral support$50,000
Kids' Meals IncHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Kids' Meals IncHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Magnificat Houses IncHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Mercy Gate Ministries IncIngram, TXGeneral support$50,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral support$50,000
San Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TXOutreach education program$50,000
Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
Texas Children'S HospitalHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
The Joy Development SchoolHouston, TXGeneral support$50,000
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGarden Endowment of Reinzi$50,000
The Wheelhouse IncDeer Park, TXGeneral support$40,000
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXGeneral support$35,000
Society of St Vincent De PaulHouston, TXGeneral support$35,000
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
BEAR BE A Resource for CPS KidsHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Bergheim Volunteer Fire DepartmentBoerne, TXGeneral support$30,000
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos IncHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Discovery Green ConservancyHouston, TXProgramming and maintenance$30,000
Grape Creek VFDSan Angelo, TXGeneral support$30,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Hill Country Christian Counseling CenterKerrville, TXGeneral support$30,000
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Houston Ballet FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Hunt Volunteer Fire DepartmentHunt, TXGeneral support$30,000
Kimble Rural Fire DepartmentJunction, TXGeneral support$30,000
Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
reMINDHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TXHill Country College Fund$30,000
Second Servings of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
The Women's HomeHouston, TXGeneral support$30,000
Wall Volunteer Fire Department IncWall, TXGeneral support$30,000
Angela HouseHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Arms of Hope (Medina)Medina, TXGeneral support for Medina campus$25,000
Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Boys and Girls Country of Houston IncHockley, TXGeneral support$25,000
Bridges To LifeHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Casa MateoHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Children's Assessment Center FdnHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Children's Museum IncHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000
Comal ISDNew Braunfels, TXPersonal care products$25,000
Comal ISDNew Braunfels, TXEducational resources$25,000

Showing the 60 largest of 106 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$3,440,000106
2023$2,914,00068

Sources

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