Private foundation · EIN 84-3786992 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mads Engelstoft 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: 22 grants paid, $226K total, median $1,382. 68% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$226K
Median grant
$1,382
Stays in TX
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rotary FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Assistance$100K
Kjaer Sanctuary IncDurango, COGeneral Assistance$35K
Rotary InternationalEvanston, ILGeneral Assistance$34K
Union Chappel Global MethodistFulshear, TXGeneral Assistance$20K
Union Chappel Global MethodistFulshear, TXGeneral Assistance$10K
Friends of Khan Academy PhilippinesBoston, MAGeneral Assistance$8,500
Brazos Youth Fair BoostersWallis, TXGeneral Assistance$4,000
Rotary InternationalEvanston, ILGeneral Assistance$3,000
Wordserve Methodist ChurchFulshear, TXGeneral Assistance$3,000
Brookshire Methodist ChurchBrookshire, TXGeneral Assistance$3,000
MS Enverga University FdnLucena City, RPGeneral Assistance$1,765
Family Directed Ed FoundationWillis, TXGeneral Assistance$1,000
Misfits MissionRosenberg, TXGeneral Assistance$1,000
Family HopeFulshear, TXGeneral Assistance$500
The Ballard HouseKaty, TXGeneral Assistance$400
Rotary Club of Space CenterHouston, TXGeneral Assistance$250
Rotary Club of El CampoEl Campo, TXGeneral Assistance$200
Rotary Club of Space CenterHouston, TXGeneral Assistance$200
Rotary Club of HecHouston, TXGeneral Assistance$200
Rotary Brazos RiverFulshear, TXGeneral Assistance$120
Rotary InternationalEvanston, ILGeneral Assistance$100
Fulshear Police FoundationFulshear, TXGeneral Assistance$50

By state: Illinois 4 · Texas 15 · Colorado 1 · Massachusetts 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Mads Engelstoft Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Mads Engelstoft, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Mads Engelstoft 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 Mads Engelstoft Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $226K across 22 grants, a median of $1,382.

Where does Mads Engelstoft Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Texas (15 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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