The Michael & Rebecca Cemo Foundation Aka the Cemo Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0537009 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$625K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$17.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Cemo hall support | $180,000 |
| Street Art for Mankind | Pinecrest, FL | General operating expenses | $120,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Houston Public Media | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Soi Dog Foundation USA | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Bridge Year | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Browndog Farm Texas | Elgin, TX | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Riverbank Organization | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $479,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511789349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0537009
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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