Private foundation · EIN 76-0481204

The West Endowment

Accepts applications

Houston, TX

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202611289349101136
Total assets (EOY)$11,312,979
Grants paid$578,000
Typical (median) grant$25,000
Grants listed16
Giving in home state (TX)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K3
$25K–$100K12
$100K+1

Smallest $10,000 · Largest $100,000

Geographic focus

TX
100%

Common purposes

fundingchildrenprovidingsecondcampaignhelpfamiliesthosementalfamilycampblazingtrailsinstallationskinner

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$565,600$9,751,05420
2024$548,000$10,386,63713
2025$578,000$11,312,97916

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactCOORDINATOR OF GRANTS
AddressPO BOX 491, HOUSTON, TX, 77001
Phone7139619699
Form & materialsLETTER FORM SPECIFYING PURPOSE OF APPLICATION AND AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Camp For All FoundationHOUSTON, TXFUNDING A SECOND CAMP AND THE BLAZING NEW TRAILS CAMPAIGN.$100,000
Episcopal High SchoolHOUSTON, TXFUNDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SKINNER PIPE ORGAN IN THE NEW BENITEZ CHAPEL SPACE.$75,000
Coastal Prairie ConservancyHOUSTON, TXLAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2025, AN EFFORT TO CONTINUE RESTORATION OF THE INDIANGRASS PRESERVE.$50,000
Houston'S Amazing Place IncHOUSTON, TXFUNDING THEIR NEW SECOND LOCATION IN KATY, TEXAS TO HELP FAMILIES DEALING WITH DEMENTIA.$50,000
Palacios Medical FoundationPALACIOS, TXTHE NEW TELEMETRY SYSTEM THAT WILL ALLOW THE HOSPITAL STAFF TO BE BETTER PREPARED TO CARE FOR MORE PATIENTS WITH GROWING$45,000
Pearl Fincher Museum Of Fine ArtsSPRING, TXPROVIDING LOCAL CHILDREN ACCESS TO ART AND HISTORY THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND FREE TOURS.$35,000
Bolivar Point Lighthouse Fdn IncPORT BOLIVAR, TXTO REBUILD AND REINSTALL THE LIGHTHOUSE'S ORIGINAL TOP SECTION.$33,000
Hope And Healing Center & InstituteHOUSTON, TXFUNDING ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES TO THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL DISTRESS VIA THEIR ESTABLISHED HOPE LINE.$25,000
Houston Area Parkinson SocietyHOUSTON, TXTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP BOTH THOSE FACING PARKINSON'S AND THEIR LOVED ONES AND CAREGIVERS.$25,000
Houston Christian High SchoolHOUSTON, TXFUNDING THE GEORGE & BARBARA BUSH CENTER FOR SCHOLARS & LEADERS, INSPIRING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR PROMISE AND DEVELOP LEAD$25,000
Make-A-Wish Fndof The Tx Gulf Coast & LaSTAFFORD, TXGRANTING LIFE-CHANGING WISHES TO CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN.$25,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities HoustonHOUSTON, TXCONTRIBUTION TO GREATER HOUSTON'S FAMILY TRAVEL FUND.$25,000
The Nature Discovery Center IncBELLAIRE, TXENCHANTED WOODS CAMPAIGN'S MISSION TO INSTILL CURIOSITY AND REPECT FOR NATURE.$25,000
Gracewood IncHOUSTON, TXPROVIDING FAMILY SUPPORT FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN.$15,000
RemindHOUSTON, TXPROVIDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR DISORDER AND OTHER MENTAL HEA$15,000
Casa De Esperanza De Los Ninos IncHOUSTON, TXCONTINUING ENDEAVORS TO SEE THAT CHILDREN GROW UP IN A SAFE AND STABLE HOME.$10,000
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