How to apply
Application forms and instructions on the Sterling-Turner Foundation website. Contact: Sterling-Turner Foundation - Patric, 800 Bering Dr Suite 202, Houston, Tx, 7132371117, www.sterlingturnerfoundation.org Deadlines: Requests are accepted typically from August of the prior year until February 15th by 5pm. Restrictions: Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). The charities must be within certain geographic boundaries.
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
Top 60 of 106 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossway Bible ChurchSan Antonio, TX | Residency program | $120K |
| Houston Food BankHouston, TX | General support | $100K |
| The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX | Reinzi Endowment | $100K |
| Star of Hope MissionHouston, TX | General support | $80K |
| Forge for FamiliesHouston, TX | General support | $60K |
| Open Door MissionHouston, TX | General support | $60K |
| Texas Education WorksHouston, TX | General support | $60K |
| 1 Hope for Kids IncSan Antonio, TX | Support for 10 families | $50K |
| Camp for All FoundationHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Houston's Amazing PlaceHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| James Phillips Williams Memorial FoundationSan Angelo, TX | General support | $50K |
| Kids' Meals IncHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Kids' Meals IncHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Magnificat Houses IncHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Mercy Gate Ministries IncIngram, TX | General support | $50K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater HoustonHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central TexasAustin, TX | General support | $50K |
| San Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TX | Outreach education program | $50K |
| Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| The Joy Development SchoolHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX | Garden Endowment of Reinzi | $50K |
| The Wheelhouse IncDeer Park, TX | General support | $40K |
| Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX | General support | $35K |
| Society of St Vincent de PaulHouston, TX | General support | $35K |
| Alley TheatreHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Bear Be a Resource for Cps KidsHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Bergheim Volunteer Fire DepartmentBoerne, TX | General support | $30K |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Discovery Green ConservancyHouston, TX | Programming and maintenance | $30K |
| Grape Creek VfdSan Angelo, TX | General support | $30K |
| Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Hill Country Christian Counseling CenterKerrville, TX | General support | $30K |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Houston Ballet FoundationHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Houston Grand OperaHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire DepartmentHunt, TX | General support | $30K |
| Kimble Rural Fire DepartmentJunction, TX | General support | $30K |
| Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| RemindHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX | Hill Country College Fund | $30K |
| Second Servings of HoustonHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| The Women's HomeHouston, TX | General support | $30K |
| Wall Volunteer Fire Department IncWall, TX | General support | $30K |
| Angela HouseHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Arms of Hope (medina)Medina, TX | General support for Medina campus | $25K |
| Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston IncHockley, TX | General support | $25K |
| Bridges to LifeHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Casa MateoHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Children's Assessment Center FdnHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Children's Museum IncHouston, TX | General support | $25K |
| Comal IsdNew Braunfels, TX | Personal care products | $25K |
| Comal IsdNew Braunfels, TX | Educational resources | $25K |
About this foundation
Sterling-Turner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1962. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sterling-Turner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application forms and instructions on the Sterling-Turner Foundation website. Deadlines: Requests are accepted typically from August of the prior year until February 15th by 5pm..
How much does Sterling-Turner Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.4M across 106 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Sterling-Turner Foundation give?
Texas (106 grants), per its latest filing.
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