The Engraved Pencil Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 83-0691682 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$15.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesia Houston | Houston, TX | General operations | $550,000 |
| Theta Education Fund | Stillwater, OK | General operations | $250,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General operations | $174,979 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Sawmill 6Th Man | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Oak Grove Ministries | Menlo Park, CA | General operations | $75,000 |
| World Hope Ministries International | Houston, TX | General operations | $65,000 |
| First Liberty | Plano, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| Northwest Houston Fca | Houston, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| Peace Gospel International | Katy, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $25,000 |
| Athletes in Action | Orlando, FL | General operations | $15,000 |
| Family Legacy | Dallas, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mission Lazarus | Nashville, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General operations | $7,500 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Blue Skies Ministries | Marietta, GA | General operations | $2,301 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,609,780 | 20 |
| 2023 | $976,580 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349101469
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0691682
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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