Strake Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0041524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.9M
Organizations funded151
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$72.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 5847 SAN FELIPE ST SUITE 4160, HOUSTON TX 77057 |
| Phone | 7134001170 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED ONLINE. TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO THE PORTAL SEND EMAIL TO FOUNDATIONSTRAKE.ORG. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | MAXIMUM OF 1 GRANT APPLICATION / CALENDAR YEAR, EMPHASIS IS LOCAL TO HOUSTON, 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS. PRIMARY GIVING CATEGORIES ARE CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS, YOUTH EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL AND ABOVE, WOMENS HEALTH PRO LIFE, FREE MARKETS AND INDIVDUAL LIBERTY, HOUSTON CIVIC AND COMMUNITY, HOUSTON HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME |
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
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas High School | Houston, TX | Educational General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Houston, TX | Expanding General Operations | $200,000 |
| Spring Spirit | Houston, TX | Annual Breakfast Sponsorship | $150,000 |
| St Pius X High School | Houston, TX | Educational General Operating Support | $120,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | Houston, TX | Opening the Door to Childrens Dreams Project | $50,000 |
| Kerr County Relief Fund | Kerrville, TX | Assistance for Flood Victims | $50,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Marriage and Family Counseling | $35,000 |
| Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies Inc | Houston, TX | The Sale Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Fdn | Austin, TX | Protecting Texas Border Election Integrity Project | $30,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | Annual Dinner Sponsor | $25,000 |
| Bridges to Life | Houston, TX | General Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Cathedral High School | Houston, TX | Fiat Lux-Let There be Light Gala Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese GaHou | Houston, TX | Wine and Dine Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory | Dallas, TX | Tuition Support | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | Golden, CO | Cultivating Faithful Leaders for our Country | $25,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | Houston, TX | Annual Luncheon Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Houston Methodist Foundation | Houston, TX | Houston Methodist Annual Gala Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | On-site CT Scanner Vet Residency Program | $25,000 |
| Junior League of Houston | Houston, TX | Centennial Building Campaign | $25,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | 2025 Gala Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Metanoia | Zachary, LA | Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy | $25,000 |
| Pontifical North American College | Washington, DC | Support for Annual Retreat for Seminarians | $25,000 |
| Rotary Foundation Lombardi Award | Houston, TX | Lombardi Award Dinner Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Houston, TX | Parsley Golf Tournament Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| The Westview School | Houston, TX | Educational Support for Autistic Students | $25,000 |
| University Catholic Center | Austin, TX | FOCUS Ministry | $25,000 |
| Western Academy | Houston, TX | Western Academy Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Houston, TX | One to One Mentoring for Youth Facing Adversity | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country | Hockley, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Houston, TX | Foster Care | $20,000 |
| Children at Risk | Houston, TX | Empowering Teachers and Students through Texas A Challenge | $20,000 |
| Houston Coalition for Life | Houston, TX | Operating Support for the need of 5 Blue Blossom Pregnancy Centers | $20,000 |
| Kid's Meals Inc | Houston, TX | 2025 Healthy Meal Deliveries | $20,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Supporting Mental Health Counseling Outreach | $20,000 |
| One Love | Baltimore, MD | Foundation Support for Rape Victims | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey | Irving, TX | Abbey Expansion | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of the Hills | Kerrville, TX | General Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Houston, TX | 70s Gala Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Society of St Vincent DePaul | Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Strong After | Sherman Oaks, CA | Technology Development Support | $20,000 |
| Texsar | Wimberley, TX | Support for Missing Persons Program | $20,000 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | Student Tuition Assistance | $20,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston | Houston, TX | Tuition Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | Star Spangled Adventures-Americas 250th | $15,000 |
| Angel Flight South Central | Addison, TX | Access to Care - Medical Air Transport | $15,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Fdn | Houston, TX | A Celebration of Reading Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Coreluv International | Houston, TX | Coreluvs Fall Student Outreach | $15,000 |
| Covenant House | Houston, TX | Expanded Operations on new campus | $15,000 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | Dallas, TX | Student Matinee Performance Series | $15,000 |
| Experience Camps | Westport, CT | Programs for Grieving | $15,000 |
| Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | Houston, TX | Educational Programming | $15,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Annual Gala Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Marbridge Fdn | Manchaca, TX | Benevolent Care Program | $15,000 |
| Media Research Center | Herndon, VA | Defending the First Amendment The Fight for Free Speech | $15,000 |
| National Cemetery Council Gr Houston | Houston, TX | Support for Purchasing new Flags | $15,000 |
| Paradisus Dei | Houston, TX | General Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | Houston, TX | Little Plates Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Saint Constantine School | Houston, TX | General Operating | $15,000 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic HS | Austin, TX | Tuition Assistance | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 151 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Academy | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| First Tee Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,940,000 | 153 |
| 2024 | $3,399,000 | 205 |
| 2023 | $2,877,400 | 211 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632479349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0041524
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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