Grits Foundation

EIN 31-1505617 · TX

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$10K Funds in TX, CA, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Grits Foundation based in TX paid 15 grants totaling $370K to 15 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $165K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, and TEACH FOR AMERICA. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,846,889
Giving (latest yr)
$370,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
15
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Texas Children's Hospital$165,000
  • Planned Parenthood$100,000
  • Teach for America$15,000
  • Cohen Bray House Oakland$10,000
  • Communities IN School$10,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$350,000 · 12 grants
  • California$15,000 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$165,000
Planned Parenthood
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$100,000
Teach for America
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$15,000
Medical Bridges
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$10,000
Neuhaus Education Center
Bellaire, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$10,000
Urban Harvest
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$10,000
Cohen Bray House Oakland
Oakland, CA
To Fund Charitable Activities
$10,000
Communities IN School
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$10,000
The Rise School
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$10,000
Small Steps Nurturing Center
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$5,000
Spca of Solano County
Vacaville, CA
To Fund Charitable Activities
$5,000
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston, TX
To Fund Charitable Activities
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Grits Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Grits Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $370K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $165K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, TEACH FOR AMERICA, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Grits Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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