The Favrot Fund
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0638639 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
45% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | The mission of the museum is to inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of art. the purpose of this grant is twofold:… | $104,400 |
| Cmc Foundation of Central Texas Aka Dell Children's Foundation | Austin, TX | Cmc foundation of central texas provides fundraising support for dell children's medical center, a member of ascension texas/ascension… | $100,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | San Diego, CA | Forever balboa park provides expertise, advocacy and resources to envision, enhance and sustain balboa park for all visitors in partnership… | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts | Austin, TX | The college of liberal arts teaches students to think critically and independently so they can thrive in the world beyond the campus. the… | $100,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation | Houston, TX | The glenwood cemetery historic preservation foundation was formed in 1999 to raise funds for the preservation of historic glenwood cemetery… | $60,000 |
| Imidido Project | Mason, TX | The mission of heart and sole africa is to eradicate prodoconiosis (podo), a non-infectious, tropical lymphoedema caused by many years of… | $50,000 |
| Levanta Ministries | Aledo, TX | Levanta ministries serves communities in the dominican republic in 3 main areas: educational programs; community assistance; and spiritual… | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | The objective of the mfa is to serve all people by pursuing excellence in art through collection, exhibition, and education by bringing art… | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | The museum collects, conserves, and exhibits visual arts, supports research and promotes education in visual cultures around the globe and… | $50,000 |
| The National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | The national trust is dedicated to conserving the architectural and cultural history of the united states. the purpose of this grant is (1)… | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | The nature conservancy is a global science-based non-governmental organization with a mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all… | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Doctors without borders brings medical care and emergency humanitarian relief to areas and populations in crises. the purpose of the grant… | $40,000 |
| The UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | The ucsb foundation manages funds to support the educational mission and programs of the university of california, santa barbara. the… | $40,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston, TX | The objective of ut health science center is to educate health science professionals to discover and translate advances in the biomedical… | $40,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austin, TX | The mission of the hill country alliance is to bring together an ever-expanding alliance of groups throughout a multi-county region of… | $25,000 |
| Longneck Manor Conservation Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | The mission of longneck manor (lnm) is to save endangered species in their natural ranges by educating and inspiring guests to care and to… | $25,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | San Diego, CA | The old globes mission is to preserve, strengthen, and advance theater and provide an environment for the growth and education of theater… | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | The san diego zoo wildlife alliance (sdzwa) has two missions: (1) to feature wildlife in its native habitat at the zoo and safari park; and… | $25,000 |
| Hope Stone Inc | Houston, TX | The objective of hope stone is to use innovative performance art to improve and strengthen the lives of at risk children in the greater… | $10,000 |
| The David's Harp Foundation | San Diego, CA | The foundation supports a program that uses the platform of music and media production to earn mentoring relationships with underserved… | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,004,400 | 20 |
| 2024 | $3,050,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,025,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620839349100637
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0638639
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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