Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 81-0778515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$182K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $83,334 |
| Grace Church - the Roaring Fork | Basalt, CO | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Fresh Arts | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $10,900 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Vets Inc | Southlake, TX | General charitable purpose | $5,272 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,006 | 11 |
| 2023 | $336,093 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541399349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0778515
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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