The Wortham Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-1334356 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANGELA HINNANT |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 ALLEN PARKWAY 1570, HOUSTON TX 770192125 |
| Phone | 7135268849 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | BY THE SECOND WEEK OF JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER, TO BE CONSIDERED AT QUARTERLY TRUSTEE MEETINGS. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GRANTED PRIMARILY FOR CULTURAL ARTS AND CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS AND TO THOSE PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | General operations | $1,000,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Houston, TX | General operations | $850,000 |
| San Jacinto Girl Scouts | Houston, TX | General operations | $250,000 |
| Children's Museum | Houston, TX | General operations | $175,000 |
| Da Camera Society | Houston, TX | General operations | $150,000 |
| Hobby Center | Houston, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Houston, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Stages Repertory Theatre | Houston, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | Galveston, TX | Annual preservation | $40,000 |
| Health Museum | Houston, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Spark | Houston, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Armand Bayou | Houston, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Classical Theatre Company | Houston, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| Asia Society Asia House | Houston, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Diverse Works | Houston, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Houston Masterworks Chorus | Houston, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Houston Boychoir Inc | Houston, TX | General operations | $7,000 |
| Houston Choral Society | Houston, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership (East) | Houston, TX | Capital | $2,000,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Capital | $1,000,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Challenge | $250,000 |
| Battleship Texas | Houston, TX | Capital | $250,000 |
| Discovery Green | Houston, TX | Challenge | $250,000 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | Galveston, TX | Challenge | $80,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | Operations | $50,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | Operations | $40,000 |
| Woodlands Cemetary | Kirvin, TX | Operations | $10,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,977,000 | 28 |
| 2022 | $10,960,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103794
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1334356
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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