How to apply
Letter form specifying purpose of application and amount of contribution requested. Contact: Coordinator of Grants, Po Box 491, Houston, Tx, 7139619699 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The west endowment was organized for the purpose of making charitable contributions to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational organizations within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986. The west endowment does not make grants to individuals. In considering requests for grants, the endowment places priority on organizations and programs serving harris county and the state of texas.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp for All FoundationHouston, TX | Funding a second camp and the blazing new trails campaign. | $100K |
| Episcopal High SchoolHouston, TX | Funding the installation of the skinner pipe organ in the new benitez chapel space. | $75K |
| Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TX | Land stewardship program for 2025, an effort to continue restoration of the indiangrass preserve. | $50K |
| Houston's Amazing Place IncHouston, TX | Funding their new second location in katy, texas to help families dealing with dementia. | $50K |
| Palacios Medical FoundationPalacios, TX | The new telemetry system that will allow the hospital staff to be better prepared to care for more patients with growing lists of illnesses… | $45K |
| Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine ArtsSpring, TX | Providing local children access to art and history through interactive eduational programming and free tours. | $35K |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse Fdn IncPort Bolivar, TX | To rebuild and reinstall the lighthouse's original top section. | $33K |
| Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX | Funding assistance and resources to those experiencing mental distress via their established hope line. | $25K |
| Houston Area Parkinson SocietyHouston, TX | To provide programs and services to help both those facing parkinson's and their loved ones and caregivers. | $25K |
| Houston Christian High SchoolHouston, TX | Funding the george & barbara bush center for scholars & leaders, inspiring youth to reach their promise and develop leadership skills. | $25K |
| Make-A-Wish Fndof the Tx Gulf Coast & LAStafford, TX | Granting life-changing wishes to critically ill children. | $25K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities HoustonHouston, TX | Contribution to greater houston's family travel fund. | $25K |
| The Nature Discovery Center IncBellaire, TX | Enchanted woods campaign's mission to instill curiosity and repect for nature. | $25K |
| Gracewood IncHouston, TX | Providing family support for single mothers and their children. | $15K |
| RemindHouston, TX | Providing support and education to individual and families affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health challenges. | $15K |
| CASA de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncHouston, TX | Continuing endeavors to see that children grow up in a safe and stable home. | $10K |
About this foundation
West Endowment is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of William W Lloyd, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does West Endowment accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form specifying purpose of application and amount of contribution requested. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does West Endowment give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $578K across 16 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does West Endowment give?
Texas (16 grants), per its latest filing.
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