Van Wie Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 27-3938815 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Houston, TX | To support the mission to preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. | $6,000 |
| Team the Evangelical Alliance Missi | Carol Stream, IL | To support the mission to partner with the global church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches to the… | $6,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | To support the jackson school of geosciences educational programs | $5,000 |
| Camp Ozark Foundation | Mount Ida, AR | To provide positive, values-based summer camp experience and year-round ministry and mentoring of children regardless of wealth status. | $5,000 |
| Young Life Mission Services | Colorado Springs, CO | To support the mission to introduce adolescents to jesus christ and help them grow in their faith. | $5,000 |
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | Houston, TX | To create disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of the world. | $5,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | To support programs in the community through the dr. paul edwin potter geology fund. | $4,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Houston, TX | To provide a christ-centered refuge for men in crisis; providing healing through holistic care and authentic community, and offering hope… | $3,500 |
| Jerusalem Peacebuilders Inc | Houston, TX | To support programs which focus on uniting israeli, palestinian and american youth and adults and providing them with opportunities and… | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | To provide a place to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge in educating the next generation of global citizens and promote a… | $2,500 |
| Bayou City Blessings | Houston, TX | To mobilize local community and resources to provide food on weekends and during school breaks for houston children who might otherwise go… | $1,500 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | To support faculty salaries and professional development, financial aid and technology, and the arts, athletic and music programs of the… | $1,000 |
| University of Houston Charter Schoo | Houston, TX | To provide a transformational learning model of high quality instruction in a safe and motivating environment using research-based best… | $1,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($50,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $101,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3938815
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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