The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier Endowment
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 81-5395657 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,510.
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
36% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Support to Religious Organizations | $50,000 |
| Univ of Science and Art of OK | Chickasha, OK | Support to Educational Institutions | $50,000 |
| Be An Angel Fund | Houston, TX | Support to Public Charities | $30,510 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | Support to Public Charities | $30,000 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support to Public Charity | $30,000 |
| PTSD Foundation of America | Houston, TX | Support to Public Charities | $25,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Houston, TX | Support to Public Charities | $25,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support to Public Charities | $25,000 |
| The Society of Companions HC | Byfield, MA | Support to Religious Organizations | $20,000 |
| The Protectors Memorial Foundation | Spring, TX | Support to Public Charities | $5,000 |
| Pine Ridge Baptist Church | Kountze, TX | Support to Religious Organizations | $5,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($275,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,510 | 21 |
| 2023 | $349,200 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543199349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5395657
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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