Private foundation · EIN 31-1644919 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger 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: 16 grants paid, $97K total, median $1,000. 63% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$97K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TX
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Texas Health ServicesHouston, TXGeneral support$36K
Depelchin Children's CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
The Texas Heart InstituteHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TXGeneral support$4,300
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$3,750
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$2,000
River Oaks FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$1,000
Royalwood ChurchHouston, TXGeneral support$1,000
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXGeneral support$1,000
Net-Works Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CAGeneral support$600
Expected End Ministries Dba Katie Souza MinistriesMarco Island, FLGeneral support$500
Fireworks ChurchBoerne, TXGeneral support$500
Hearts Set Free Ministries InternationalYukon, OKGeneral support$500
International Fellowship of Christians and JewsChicago, ILGeneral support$500
Matt Sorger MinistriesWaxhaw, NCGeneral support$500

By state: Texas 10 · Tennessee 1 · California 1 · Florida 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Sharon Henry, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger 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 Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $97K across 16 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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