Private foundation · EIN 74-6050262 · Bellaire, Texas

A I and Manet Schepps 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $368K total, median $1,605. 85% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$368K
Median grant
$1,605
Stays in TX
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Hillel at Texas AmCollege Station, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$155K
The National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted Operating Funds$51K
Jewish Community CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$30K
The Shlenker SchoolHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$19K
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$15K
Congregation Emanu ElHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$14K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundatiHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$10K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$10K
Holocaust Museum HoustonHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$9,530
Paul W Horn ElementaryBellaire, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$6,060
The Hobby Center FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$6,000
Houston HillelHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$5,000
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$5,000
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$5,000
Congregation Beth YeshurunHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$3,208
Houston Am ClubHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$2,591
Star of HopeHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$2,560
Salvation ArmyDallas, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$2,560
Houston Food BankHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$2,000
Jack Segal Academy of Beth YeshurunHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,800
Kids Meals IncHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,605
American Red CrossBoone, IAUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,500
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,500
Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,350
Bellaire Police Fire FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,258
Interfaith Ministries for Greater HHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,040
Galveston Historical FoundationGalveston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$1,000
Berkeley High SchoolBerkeley, CAUnrestricted Operating Funds$788
Jewish Family ServiceHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$500
Marine Corps Reserve Toys for TotsTriangle, VAUnrestricted Operating Funds$500
Texas EquusearchSanta Fe, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$500
Battleship Texas FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$400
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXunrestricted operating funds$300
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCUnrestricted Operating Funds$250
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$250
100 ClubHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$204
Houston Public MediaHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$200
Scouting America Troops 806 1806Houston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$181
Museum of the American GiCollege Station, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$106
Nature Discovery CenterBellaire, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$100
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXUnrestricted Operating Funds$100

By state: Texas 35 · Louisiana 1 · California 2 · Iowa 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

A I and Manet Schepps Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellaire, Texas, administered in care of Nancy Brand, 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.

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Does A I and Manet Schepps Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 A I and Manet Schepps Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $368K across 41 grants, a median of $1,605.

Where does A I and Manet Schepps Foundation Inc give?

Texas (35 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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