How to apply
Your request for funding should be submitted as a formal proposal. It should include a detailed explanation of the purpose and objectives of the proposed project or activity, the most recent audited financial statements, annual budget, projected budget if applicable, a list of major sources of support, your staff description, list of the board of trustees, the most recent copy of your organizations 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter from the irs, and a the description of an evaluation plan. Contact: James D Weaver, 8 Greenway Plaza Suite 606, Houston, Tx, 7138407896 Deadlines: The first day of the month prior to the month of the board meeting (usually in apr, sept, dec) Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Infantry FoundationColumbus, GA | Unrestricted | $1.1M |
| Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $450K |
| Alley TheatreHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $285K |
| St Matthew's Parish SchoolPacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted | $180K |
| Media Research Center IncAlexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Goodman Institute for Public Policy ResearchDallas, TX | Unrestricted | $50K |
| American Heritage Education SocietyHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $45K |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $35K |
| National Rifle Assocation of AmericaFairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $35K |
| Project 8pNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $35K |
| Grandfather Community FoundationLinville, NC | Unrestricted | $35K |
| Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas IncHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Uso - HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| UCLA Lab SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Holocaust Museum of HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Menninger ClinicHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Star of HopeHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $20K |
| The Bill of Rights InstituteArlington, VA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| UCLA Children's HospitalLos Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| San Jacinto Museum of HistoryLA Porte, TX | Unrestricted | $16K |
| Child Advocates IncHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Citizens Against Government WasteWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Houston Center for Contemporary CraftHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Independent InstituteOakland, CA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| National Center for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $15K |
| National Legal and Policy CenterFalls Church, VA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Texans for Lawsuit ReformHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $15K |
| The Women's HomeHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Discovery GreenHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Hope and Healing CenterHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Camp AllenNavasota, TX | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Inevitable FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Linville Volunteer Fire DepartmentLinville, NC | Unrestricted | $10K |
| PrageruSherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Sight Into SoundHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Blowing Rock MuseumBlowing Rock, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CASA de EsperanzaHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harmon Family FoundationHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Food BankHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Re-MindHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trees for HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community in SchoolsHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interfaith MinistriesHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lombardi AwardHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wheeler Avenue Baptist ChurchHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Council on RecoveryHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
By state: Texas 33 · Georgia 1 · California 5 · Virginia 4 · North Carolina 3 · New York 3
About this foundation
Gordon a Cain Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of John M Sullivan, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gordon a Cain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Your request for funding should be submitted as a formal proposal. Deadlines: The first day of the month prior to the month of the board meeting (usually in apr, sept, dec).
How much does Gordon a Cain Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 52 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Gordon a Cain Foundation give?
Texas (33 grants), Georgia (1 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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