Private foundation · EIN 38-4056138 · Montgomery, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Coombs Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $68K total, median $1,000. 64% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Grants are focused on needy individuals or organizations.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$68K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TX
64%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

Fill in application which can be obtained from the sources listed above. Contact: James P Dossey, 600 Riverpointe Dr Ste 200, Conroe, Tx, 2813629909 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are focused on needy individuals or organizations.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
12th Man FoundationCollege Station, TXFunding scholarships & programs that support college athletics$20K
Adaptive Sports CenterMontgomery, TXAdaptive sports medicine$10K
Gunnison ToughGunnison, COTo support the community in the needs to stay healthy and strong in the face of cancer$5,000
Land 4 HeroesFranklin, VATo support the organization in supporting veterans and first responders$5,000
Tough Enough to Wear Pink (twp)Hughson, CATo raise breast cancer awareness and provide funding for breast cancer research.$5,000
CASAAustin, TXTo support for the best interest of the absued and the neglected.$2,500
Folds of HonorFriendswood, TXProvides scholarships to families of america's fallen or disabled military and first responders.$2,000
Shriner Hospitals for ChildrenHouston, TXProvides funding for children's medical care$2,000
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalHouston, TXResearch to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other diseases$2,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYProvide funding for mortgage free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children.$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectHouston, TXProvide funding for wounded soldiers and their families$2,000
American Red CrossSpring, TXTo provide support to people affected by disasters$1,000
Community Partners of Montgomery CountyThe Woodlands, TXFunding for basic need items of abused and neglected children and adults$1,000
Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo (grimes Cnty Go Texas)Houston, TXProvides scholarships to texas students.$1,000
Judicial WatchWashington, DCProvide funding to fight for accountability and integrity in law, politics and government$1,000
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXResearch for cures to cancer$1,000
Montgomery County Womens CenterConroe, TXTo support the foundation's mission in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault$1,000
Salvation ArmyConroe, TXProvide funding for disenfrnchised individuals$1,000
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXFunding for children and women by patient care and research$1,000
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCTo fund the formulation and promotion of policies for free enterprise, and traditional american values.$1,000
Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TXTo support the organization in providing professional programs and services in a christ-centered atmosphere for children development$500
Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VATo support the organization in delivering toys for children$500
Cast for KidsSalem, ORProvide funding to enrich the lives of children with special needs and support their families.$250
Clear Springs ChurchMustang, OKTo support organization's summer camp$200
Accentcare Hospice FoundationDallas, TXTo support hospice patient/ family assistance$100

By state: Texas 16 · Virginia 2 · Colorado 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Coombs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montgomery, Texas, administered in care of Paul Coombs, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Coombs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Fill in application which can be obtained from the sources listed above. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Coombs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 25 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Coombs Family Foundation give?

Texas (16 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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