The Duncan Genesis Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 47-5550700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$150K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Support for elephant conservation art display | $25,000 |
| Rothko Chapel | Houston, TX | Capital campaign for rothko chapel | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Construction of pavillion at YMCA facility | $20,000 |
| The Rise School | Houston, TX | Support for early education school that integrates children with and without disabilites | $15,000 |
| Books Between Kids | Houston, TX | Providing books to at-risk children in houston | $10,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | Houston, TX | Support for flight simulators at STEM learning center | $10,000 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | Capital campaign for school for students with learning differences | $10,000 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | Support for school for students with learning differences | $6,725 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Education programs at music history museum | $5,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Capital campaign for church | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Support for mba program at state university | $3,500 |
| St Francis Episcopal Day School | Houston, TX | Capital campaign for new high school | $3,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | New equipment for education programs at lost maples state naural area | $3,000 |
| St Agnes Academy | Houston, TX | Support for high school programs | $2,500 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Support for universtiy programs | $2,000 |
| Steel Magnolia Moms | Houston, TX | Support and education for mothers of special needs children | $2,000 |
| Holly Hall Retirement Community | Houston, TX | Support for low-income retirement home residents | $1,000 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire Department | Hunt, TX | Support for volunteer fire department operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,725 | 18 |
| 2023 | $148,535 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102632
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5550700
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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