Private foundation · EIN 46-4348849 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marta and Stephen Pate Family 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: 7 grants paid, $351K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$351K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$200K
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$100K
The John Cooper SchoolThe Woodlands, TXGeneral Operating Support$11K
Houston Area Women's CenterHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$10K
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$10K
Montgomery County Youth ServicesConroe, TXYes to Youth$10K
The Woodlands Christian AcademyThe Woodlands, TXGeneral Operating Support$10K

About this foundation

Marta and Stephen Pate Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Amy Harris, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Marta and Stephen Pate Family 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 Marta and Stephen Pate Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $351K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Marta and Stephen Pate Family Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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