Private foundation · EIN 85-3897730 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret Anne Kostial 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: 6 grants paid, $33K total. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$33K
Median grant
—
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
SpringspiritHouston, TXUse as needed$33K
March of Dimes HoustonHouston, TXUse where needed
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TXDirect funds where most needed by organization
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXDirect funds where most needed by organization
Space Center HoustonHouston, TXUse funds where most needed by organization
St Martins ChurchHouston, TXDirect Funds where most needed by organization

About this foundation

Margaret Anne Kostial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Margaret a Kostial, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Margaret Anne Kostial 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 Margaret Anne Kostial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $33K across 6 grants, a median of .

Where does Margaret Anne Kostial Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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