Private foundation · EIN 20-2516951 · The Woodlands, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Woodforest Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 238 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $3,000. 44% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
238
$3.9M
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in TX
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$147M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 238 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZSupport of general programs$1.0M
Montgomery County Food Bank CommitmentConroe, TXSupport of general programs$361K
Conservative Partnership InsituteWashington, DCSupport of general programs$250K
The Arbor SchoolHouston, TXSupport of general programs$250K
FIRST LibertyPlano, TXSupport of general programs$200K
Boy's and Girl's CountryHockley, TXSupport of general programs$125K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXSupport of general programs$100K
Montgomery County Food BankConroe, TXSupport of general programs$100K
Reflective Life MinistriesMagnolia, TXSupport of general programs$51K
The Haven Home of HopePlantersville, TXSupport of general programs$50K
Youth Reach HoustonHouston, TXSupport of general programs$50K
Dan and Jan Duncn Nri Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXSupport of general programs$35K
Moco Womens CenterThe Woodlands, TXSupport of general programs$35K
Community Assistance Center (mcea)Conroe, TXSupport of general programs$31K
Assistance League of Montgomery CountyConroe, TXSupport of general programs$30K
Habitat for Humanity Nw Harris CountyHouston, TXSupport of general programs$30K
Montgomery County Youth ServicesConroe, TXSupport of general programs$30K
St Lukes FoundationHouston, TXSupport of general programs$30K
Texas Community New AllianceWillis, TXSupport of general programs$30K
North Texas Food BankDallas, TXSupport of general programs$26K
Camp HopeHouston, TXSupport of general programs$26K
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery CountyConroe, TXSupport of general programs$26K
Cassidy Joined for HopeThe Woodlands, TXSupport of general programs$26K
Mosaics of MercyMagnolia, TXSupport of general programs$26K
Beloved GalleryMarble Falls, TXSupport of general programs$25K
Interfaith the WoodlandsThe Woodlands, TXSupport of general programs$25K
Mighty Oak FoundationMontgomery, TXSupport of general programs$25K
Texas Youth SummitSpring, TXSupport of general programs$25K
Love Heals YouthConroe, TXSupport of general programs$23K
Angel ReachConroe, TXSupport of general programs$21K
Inspiration RanchMagnolia, TXSupport of general programs$21K
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NCSupport of general programs$21K
Interfaith of the Woodlands - Food Banksr AssistanceThe Woodlands, TXSupport of general programs$21K
The RoseHouston, TXSupport of general programs$20K
East Texas Food BankTyler, TXSupport of general programs$16K
Meals on Wheels Montgomery CountyConroe, TXSupport of general programs$16K
Feeding America Sw VirginiaRichmond, VASupport of general programs$15K
Bridgewood FarmsConroe, TXSupport of general programs$15K
Hope Beyond BridgesSpring, TXSupport of general programs$15K
Lone Star Family Health CenterConroe, TXSupport of general programs$15K
Tomagwa (magnolia)Magnolia, TXSupport of general programs$15K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Nw NcWinston Salem, NCSupport of general programs$15K
Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaCharlotte, NCSupport of general programs$13K
Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TNSupport of general programs$13K
Central Virginia Food BankRichmond, VASupport of general programs$12K
Food Bank of Se VirginiaNorfolk, VASupport of general programs$12K
Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TXSupport of general programs$11K
Family Promise of Montgomery CountyConroe, TXSupport of general programs$11K
Blue Ridge Area Food BankVerona, VASupport of general programs$11K
Avenida Guadalupe AssociationSan Antonio, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Hill Country Daily Bread MinistriesBoerne, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GASupport of general programs$10K
All EarsThe Woodlands, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Angel FlightAddison, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Compassion UnitedConroe, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Greater Houston YMCAHouston, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Gullo Christmas for KidsConroe, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Interfaith Community ClinicConroe, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Journey HomeConroe, TXSupport of general programs$10K
Mission Ne Montgomery CountyNew Caney, TXSupport of general programs$10K

By state: Texas 104 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 13 · Virginia 8 · Ohio 17

About this foundation

Woodforest Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in The Woodlands, Texas, administered in care of Vicki Richmond, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Woodforest Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Woodforest Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.9M across 238 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Woodforest Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (104 grants), Arizona (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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