The Terry Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 31-1551093 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$22.5M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,606,750
Total assets$491.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,147,400 and $2,001,120.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas AM University | College Station, TX | Scholarships for 183 Terry Scholars | $4,052,850 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Scholarships for 190 Terry Scholars | $3,747,150 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | Scholarships for 74 Terry Scholars | $2,230,950 |
| The University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarships for 70 Terry Scholars | $2,001,120 |
| The University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Scholarships for 74 Terry Scholars | $1,809,650 |
| The University of Texas at Arlingto | Arlington, TX | Scholarships for 73 Terry Scholars | $1,635,400 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarships for 69 Terry Scholars | $1,606,750 |
| The University of Texas at San Anto | San Antonio, TX | Scholarships for 72 Terry Scholars | $1,583,640 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarships for 67 Terry Scholars | $1,506,100 |
| Texas Woman's University | Houston, TX | Scholarships for 53 Terry Scholars | $1,147,400 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Scholarships for 75 Terry Scholars | $1,126,779 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Scholarships for 1 Terry Scholar | $10,450 |
| The Terry Scholars Fund | Houston, TX | Administrative expenses | $5,106 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,463,345 | 13 |
| 2023 | $19,486,374 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107970
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1551093
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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