The Pineywoods Foundation
Historical FunderLufkin, Texas · EIN 75-1922533 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | George Henderson III TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 153220, LUFKIN TX 75915 |
| Phone | 9366344415 |
| Form and materials | FURNISH CORRECT NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT. ALSO PROVIDE A BRIEF RESUME OF: (1) THE OPERATIONS OF THE APPLICANT, AND (2) EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST EVIDENCING THE NEED, THE SERVICE TO BE RENDERED AND HOW, WHEN AND WHERE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE BENEFITED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS HAVING AN EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EVIDENCING THAT IT IS SUCH AN ORGANIZATION. HAS A POLICY OF MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH OPERATE OR ARE OPERATED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF TEXAS: ANGELINA, CHEROKEE, HOUSTON, JASPER, NACOGDOCHES, PANOLA, POLK, SABINE, SAN AUGUSTINE, SAN JACINTO, SHELBY, TRINITY AND TYLER. NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, STATE COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, CHURCHES, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND GENERAL FUND DRIVES. THERE IS A PREFERENCE FOR FUNDING PURCHASES OR SUPPLIES, AIDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (EXCLUDING SALARIES). THERE IS A STRONG PREFERENCE FOR MATCHING PARTICIPATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zavalla Food Pantry | Zavalla, TX | Replace hvac system | $15,500 |
| Community Rx Help | Nacogdoches, TX | To help low-income clients pay for medication | $10,000 |
| Texas Forestry Museum | Lufkin, TX | For maintenance of trails | $5,000 |
| Angelina Arts Alliance | Lufkin, TX | Partially cover cost of discovery series | $5,000 |
| Family Crisis Center of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Moffett Volunteer Fire Department | Lufkin, TX | To help provide fire rescue equipment | $5,000 |
| Royal Priesthood Kingdm Mission Min | Lufkin, TX | Operating funds | $5,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($84,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $100,631 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103663
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1922533
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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