Private foundation · EIN 76-0174893 · Houston, Texas

Baxter Trust

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: 48 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$2.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$50M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fort Bend Care CenterMissouri City, TXCapital campaign -build ned facility$100K
Monarch Community IncHouston, TXCapital campaign$100K
Westview School IncHouston, TXCapital project -the Westview Story$100K
Every Shelter IncHouston, TXCapital projectrenovation of 5127Fulton St$75K
Faith Academy of BellvilleBellville, TXCapital campaignexpansion ofFALCON Center$75K
Trs Health IncStafford, TXGeneral operatingexpense$75K
Child Advocates of Montgomery CountyConroe, TXGeneral operatingexpense$75K
Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense$75K
Noah's HouseHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense and capitalcampaign$75K
Coastal Prairie ConservationHouston, TXCapital project -Indiangrass Preservebuilding$75K
Right to ReadHouston, TXReading lab program$60K
Making It Better Dba Literacy NowHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense$60K
Christian New Creation IncHouston, TXStaff salaries,emergency generator,18-passenger van$58K
Wellsprings Village IncHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense$53K
St Peter Catholic ChurchHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$50K
Bridge YearHouston, TXGrowth andinnovation fund$50K
Career Gear HoustonHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpenses and capitalcampaign$50K
San Francisco Nativity AcademyHouston, TXMiddle schoolexpansion$50K
Saint Constantine SchoolHouston, TXSchool scholarship fund$50K
Fostering Family Dba Riverside ProjectHouston, TXExpansion of chuchmobilization initiative$50K
College PossibleAustin, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$50K
Emergency Aid CoalitionHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$50K
Precinct4forwardHouston, TXBurnett BylandPark capitalcampaign$50K
Texas Charter Schools AssociationAustin, TXTeach Like a Champion - Houstonprogram$50K
United Community Foundation IncHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense$50K
Familypoint ResourcesHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$50K
Excellent Minds Academy IncEl Lago, TXGeneral operating expenses$50K
Redeeming Justice NetworkHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense$50K
Spring Branch Hr PartnershipHouston, TXMitigation of impactof recent Spring Branch apartment fire$50K
Assocation for Retarded Citizens Texas IncKaty, TXCapital project -replacement ofbus fleet$50K
Compassion United IncConroe, TXCapital project$50K
Harvey Home Connect Dba ConnectiveHouston, TXUnlock my benefitsTX program$50K
Dress for Success HoustonHouston, TXBridging thedigital divideprogram$50K
Sanctuary Foster Care ServicesHouston, TXSustaining andgrowing the TSFCSclinical department program$50K
True to Life MinistriesLake Jackson, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$50K
Advocates of Immigrant SurvivorsHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpense$40K
Houston RespondsHouston, TXShelter/housingworkgroup program$34K
Math Circles of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpenses andcapital campaign$30K
Finishing Touch MinistriesSpring, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$25K
Hope Over HurtSugarland, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$25K
Misfits MissionRosenberg, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$25K
Mission Centers of HoustonHouston, TXCompassion Centerprogram$25K
Nature Discovery Center IncBellaire, TXGeneral operatingexpense$25K
Lighthouse for Students IncTomball, TXLighthouse forstudents program$25K
Friends of the Children - HoustonHouston, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$20K
Wellness on Wheels IncPasadena, TXWellness onWheels program$20K
New Ability Health Center IncorporatedMissouri City, TXGeneral operatingexpenses$18K
Empowered WorldwideSugar Land, TXEmpowered careerand educationalinitiative$15K

About this foundation

Baxter Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Private Foundation Services, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Baxter Trust 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 Baxter Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 48 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Baxter Trust give?

Texas (48 grants), per its latest filing.

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