How to apply
No formal application. Requests from 501(c)(3) organizations should be mailed for consideration. Contact: John T Peterkin, 7811 Wedgewood Ln, Houston, Tx, 2818883351 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $165K |
| Planned ParenthoodHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $100K |
| Teach for AmericaHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $15K |
| Cohen Bray House OaklandOakland, CA | To fund charitable activities | $10K |
| Communities in SchoolHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10K |
| Medical BridgesHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10K |
| Neuhaus Education CenterBellaire, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10K |
| The Rise SchoolHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10K |
| Urban HarvestHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10K |
| Archaeological Institute of AmericaBoston, MA | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| CASA de EsperanzaHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural SciencesHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Solano CountyVacaville, CA | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
By state: Texas 12 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Grits Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of George a Peterkin Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Grits Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No formal application. Requests from 501(c)(3) organizations should be mailed for consideration. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Grits Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $370K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Grits Foundation give?
Texas (12 grants), California (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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