Private foundation · EIN 36-6046879 · Houston, Texas · Human services

Bp Foundation Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $7.2M total, median $100K. 25% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$7.2M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Matching Gifts - Givingforce (detail Available Upon Request)Harrow, UKMatching grants to hundreds of schools, community, health and human service organizations.$7.0M
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOHumanitarian relief related to hurricanes helene and milton$100K
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TXSevere weather and derecho recovery fund$100K
American Red CrossWashington, DCDisaster relief to help those affected by the texas wildfires$10K

By state: INTL 1 · Missouri 1 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Bp Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1953. 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 Bp Foundation Inc 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 Bp Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.2M across 4 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Bp Foundation Inc give?

INTL (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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