Grants paid in 2024
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolHouston, TX | General support | $340K |
| Heart of America Patriot FoundationOverland Park, KS | General support | $190K |
| Hispanic Health CoalitionHouston, TX | General support | $20K |
| The Orange Show FoundationHouston, TX | Program support and art car parade | $20K |
| The University of HoustonHouston, TX | General support | $20K |
| The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX | General support | $15K |
| Catholic Charities RgvSan Juan, TX | General support | $10K |
| Family to Family NetworkHouston, TX | General support | $10K |
| The Glassell School of ArtHouston, TX | General support | $10K |
| Houston Museum African American CultureHouston, TX | General support | $10K |
| Houston Public Media FoundationHouston, TX | General support | $10K |
| Kinder InstituteWinter Park, FL | General support | $10K |
| Rice University - James a Baker III Institute for Public PolicyHouston, TX | General support | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 540Houston, TX | Program support | $5,000 |
| Emancipation Park ConservancyHouston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ | General support | $5,000 |
By state: Texas 13 · Kansas 1 · Florida 1 · Arizona 1
About this foundation
Anchorage Foundation of Texas is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Marc Melcher, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Anchorage Foundation of Texas 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 Anchorage Foundation of Texas give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $690K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Anchorage Foundation of Texas give?
Texas (13 grants), Kansas (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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