The Lindley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 45-4084072 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | General support | $22,500 |
| Coastal Preservation & Restoration | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Whidbey State Parks | Coupeville, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Wells Recovery Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Cassie's Place | San Angelo, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Astros Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $145,750 | 9 |
| 2023 | $131,270 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104156
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4084072
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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