The Looper Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0330594 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.5M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$47.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $135,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Staff Soul Care Initiative | $1,075,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | Center for Spiritual Formation and Depree Center | $671,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Discipleship Camps | $400,000 |
| Alongside Inc | Richland, MI | Property Expansion | $300,000 |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc | South Hamilton, MA | Discipleship grant | $300,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | Soul care | $200,000 |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | Staff Soul Care Grant | $150,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | New York, NY | Pastor Network Coaching | $135,000 |
| Eco | Goleta, CA | Ordination process grant | $125,000 |
| Eco | Goleta, CA | Ordination and mid-level pastor training | $125,000 |
| College Of Biblical Studies | Houston, TX | Faculty and Staff Discipleship | $100,000 |
| His Father's Heart Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | Flourish Program | $100,000 |
| Pulse Outreach | Minneapolis, MN | Pulse 100 Grant - Training Grant | $100,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute | Santa Ana, CA | Young Life next generation grant | $100,000 |
| Alongside Inc | Richland, MI | Scholarship Grant | $75,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Training Fund - International Trainers | $75,000 |
| College Of Biblical Studies | Houston, TX | General Support | $70,000 |
| Crosswalk Center | Houston, TX | Men's Discipleship Home Grant | $60,000 |
| Crosswalk Center | Houston, TX | Women's Discipleship Home Grant | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Support of Military Families - Family Camp | $50,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | General support | $36,050 |
| Arizona Christian University | Glendale, AZ | Faculty Spiritual Formation | $25,000 |
| Grace School of Theology | The Woodlands, TX | Discipleship grant | $25,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | Englewood, CO | Juvenile Justice Discipleship Program | $25,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Houston, TX | Digital Silent Retreat | $15,720 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Digital Silent Retreat | $15,000 |
| His Father's Heart Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General support | $6,000 |
| Leighton Ford Ministries | Charlotte, NC | Discipleship Grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,523,770 | 30 |
| 2023 | $6,051,693 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349105345
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0330594
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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