Private foundation · EIN 31-1551093 · Houston, Texas · Education

Terry 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: 13 grants paid, $22M total, median $1.6M. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$22M
Median grant
$1.6M
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$483M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 1 of 13 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Terry Scholars FundHouston, TXAdministrative expenses$5,106

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

About this foundation

Terry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, 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.

Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Terry 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 Terry Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $22M across 13 grants, a median of $1.6M.

Where does Terry Foundation give?

Texas (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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