The Search Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0520202 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$699K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,000 and $53,890.
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
88% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondation de France | Paris, FR | Search project | $120,796 |
| Fondation Nationale Des Sciences Politiques | Paris, FR | Global institute for feminist transformation | $110,030 |
| LA Petite Bibliotheque Ronde | Clamartcite de LA Plaine, FR | General support | $76,537 |
| Kifissia Children's Library | Athens, GR | General support and construction of database to preserve educational programming | $66,930 |
| Ocean Foundation | Washington, DC | Fondation tara ocean project | $53,890 |
| LA Petite Bibliotheque Ronde | Clamartcite de LA Plaine, FR | Rent and expenses during renovations of historic building | $49,239 |
| Epic Foundation | New York, NY | Common justice | $30,000 |
| Omprakash | Seattle, WA | Child's dream foundation-scholarship fund and children's medical fund | $30,000 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Fondation Musee Schlumberger | Normandie, FR | General support | $28,196 |
| Association Des Oeuvres de Saint Jean | Paris, FR | General support | $21,970 |
| Bumi Sehat Foundation International | Barre, VT | General support | $20,000 |
| Epic Foundation | New York, NY | Blue venture | $18,000 |
| Life Project 4 Youth Inc | Mamaroneck, NY | General support | $16,270 |
| Epic Foundation | New York, NY | Nightline | $12,000 |
| Grace Community Birth Center | Traverse City, MI | Fence | $10,000 |
| Association Musique a Flaine | Paris, FR | Current operating expenses, general support | $5,454 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $699,312 | 17 |
| 2023 | $523,101 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101944
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0520202
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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