Private foundation · EIN 27-0454228 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jerry C Dearing Family 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: 42 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $50K. 86% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$2.6M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$50M

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
MethodistHouston, TXGeneral support$250K
OnegoalChicago, ILGeneral support$250K
BridgeyearHouston, TXGeneral support$150K
Discover UHouston, TXGeneral support$150K
The Village CentersHouston, TXGeneral support$150K
Greater Houston CommunityHouston, TXGeneral support$125K
Buffalo Soilders National MuseumHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Foster Care Advocacy CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Hobby CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Houston SymphonyHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Kids MealsHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Springspirit IncHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
StagesHouston, TXGeneral support$100K
Alliance of Community Assistance MinistriesHouston, TXGeneral support$95K
InprintHouston, TXGeneral support$75K
Laguna Beach Seniors IncLaguna Beach, CAGeneral support$65K
Camp BlessingsBrenham, TXGeneral support$55K
Dress for SuccessHouston, TXGeneral support$50K
Lls - Student of the YearNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
My Connect CommunityHouston, TXGeneral support$50K
The Womens ResourceHouston, TXGeneral support$50K
Young Audiences of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$50K
The Arbor SchoolHouston, TXGeneral support$35K
Emerge FellowshipHouston, TXGeneral support$25K
Hlsr - Houston Area Scholars ScholarshipHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TXGeneral support$19K
Houston ZooHouston, TXGeneral support$15K
CoolxdadHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
Houston Community ToolbankHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
Lls - the Big ClimbNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Sally's FundLaguna Beach, CAGeneral support$10K
St Jude IncDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Target Hunger - Hurricane Beryl Roof RepairHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
Touchdown Club of Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral support$5,500
Galveston County Fair & RodeoHitchcock, TXGeneral support$5,000
Black Impact HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Helping Hand Crisis Ministry of SpicewoodSpicewood, TXGeneral support$5,000
Hlsr - Llamaalpaca CommitteeHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncTwin Falls, IDGeneral support$5,000
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXGeneral support$4,000
Silver SpursRound Rock, TXGeneral support$2,500

By state: Texas 36 · Illinois 1 · California 2 · New York 2 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Jerry Dearing, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jerry C Dearing Family 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 Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.6M across 42 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation give?

Texas (36 grants), Illinois (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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