Private foundation · EIN 88-4159695 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vanderhider 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $369K total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$369K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TXSupporting general charitable fund$206K
Houston Livestock Show and RodeoHouston, TXSupporting general charitable fund$70K
Make a WishStafford, TXSupporting general charitable fund$50K
Houston Children's CharityHouston, TXSupporting general charitable fund$29K
Houston Musuem of Natural ScienceHouston, TXSupporting general charitable fund$10K
Cancare IncHouston, TXSupporting general charitable fund$4,350

About this foundation

Vanderhider Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Vanderhider Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Vanderhider Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $369K across 6 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Vanderhider Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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