The West Endowment
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0481204 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$578K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COORDINATOR OF GRANTS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 491, HOUSTON TX 77001 |
| Phone | 7139619699 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM SPECIFYING PURPOSE OF APPLICATION AND AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE WEST ENDOWMENT WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE WEST ENDOWMENT DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. IN CONSIDERING REQUESTS FOR GRANTS, THE ENDOWMENT PLACES PRIORITY ON ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SERVING HARRIS COUNTY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp for All Foundation | Houston, TX | Funding a second camp and the blazing new trails campaign. | $100,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Houston, TX | Funding the installation of the skinner pipe organ in the new benitez chapel space. | $75,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | Houston, TX | Land stewardship program for 2025, an effort to continue restoration of the indiangrass preserve. | $50,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Inc | Houston, TX | Funding their new second location in katy, texas to help families dealing with dementia. | $50,000 |
| Palacios Medical Foundation | Palacios, TX | The new telemetry system that will allow the hospital staff to be better prepared to care for more patients with growing lists of illnesses… | $45,000 |
| Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts | Spring, TX | Providing local children access to art and history through interactive eduational programming and free tours. | $35,000 |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse Fdn Inc | Port Bolivar, TX | To rebuild and reinstall the lighthouse's original top section. | $33,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | Houston, TX | Funding assistance and resources to those experiencing mental distress via their established hope line. | $25,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston, TX | To provide programs and services to help both those facing parkinson's and their loved ones and caregivers. | $25,000 |
| Houston Christian High School | Houston, TX | Funding the george & barbara bush center for scholars & leaders, inspiring youth to reach their promise and develop leadership skills. | $25,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Fndof the Tx Gulf Coast & LA | Stafford, TX | Granting life-changing wishes to critically ill children. | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Houston | Houston, TX | Contribution to greater houston's family travel fund. | $25,000 |
| The Nature Discovery Center Inc | Bellaire, TX | Enchanted woods campaign's mission to instill curiosity and repect for nature. | $25,000 |
| Gracewood Inc | Houston, TX | Providing family support for single mothers and their children. | $15,000 |
| Remind | Houston, TX | Providing support and education to individual and families affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health challenges. | $15,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Inc | Houston, TX | Continuing endeavors to see that children grow up in a safe and stable home. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $578,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $548,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $565,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0481204
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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