The Bookout Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0508684 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$866K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,334 and $86,816.
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
18% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $250,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $200,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $155,000 |
| The Church of St John the Divine | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $86,816 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | Mount Vernon, VA | Exempt function | $21,917 |
| Pumpkin Park | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Small Steps | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation Of Family Literacy | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $3,334 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Philadelphia, PA | Exempt function | $2,500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Exempt function | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $866,067 | 16 |
| 2023 | $524,776 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107283
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0508684
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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