Private foundation · EIN 76-0599693 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Anne and Don Fizer Foundation

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: 17 grants paid, $313K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$313K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ut HealthHouston, TXDr. Jair soares' behavioral sciences chair fund$85K
MD Anderson PhilanthropyHouston, TXCharitable$80K
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXCharitable$25K
The Ut Law School FoundationAustin, TXCharitable$17K
Trees for HoustonHouston, TXCharitable$15K
Ronald McDonald House of Houston IncHouston, TXCharitable$15K
Dash NetworkFort Worth, TXCharitable$12K
Retina Research FoundationHouston, TXCharitable$10K
Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TXCharitable$10K
Rice University AthleticsHouston, TXCharitable$8,000
Magnificat HouseHouston, TXCharitable$7,875
Homemade Hope for Homeless ChildrenHouston, TXCharitable$7,000
The BeaconHouston, TXCharitable$5,875
Sailing Angels FoundationHouston, TXCharitable$5,000
4th Wall Theatre CompanyHouston, TXCharitable$5,000
Houston Bar FoundationHouston, TXHba fun run$3,000
Texas Lawyers' Assistance ProgramAustin, TXCharitable$1,750

About this foundation

Anne and Don Fizer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Jerry Scroggins, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Anne and Don Fizer Foundation 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 Anne and Don Fizer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $313K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Anne and Don Fizer Foundation give?

Texas (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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