US Grants Database
US Grants Database
Sign in

West Endowment

EIN 76-0481204 · TX · NTEE T20

Arts, Culture & Humanities funderArts, Culture & Humanities funders in TexasAll Texas foundations
Typical grant ~$25K Funds in TX
Save this funder to your list to research later.

Giving Profile

In 2025, West Endowment based in TX paid 16 grants totaling $578K to 16 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $100K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION, EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL, and COASTAL PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,312,979
Giving (latest yr)
$578,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
16
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Camp for All Foundation$100,000
  • Episcopal High School$75,000
  • Coastal Prairie Conservancy$50,000
  • Houston's Amazing Place Inc$50,000
  • Palacios Medical Foundation$45,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$578,000 · 16 grants

Grants Paid (16)

Camp for All Foundation
Houston, TX
Funding a Second Camp and the Blazing New Trails Campaign.
$100,000
Episcopal High School
Houston, TX
Funding the Installation of the Skinner Pipe Organ IN the New Benitez Chapel Space.
$75,000
Houston's Amazing Place Inc
Houston, TX
Funding Their New Second Location IN Katy, Texas to Help Families Dealing With Dementia.
$50,000
Coastal Prairie Conservancy
Houston, TX
Land Stewardship Program for 2025, an Effort to Continue Restoration of the Indiangrass Preserve.
$50,000
Palacios Medical Foundation
Palacios, TX
The New Telemetry System That Will Allow the Hospital Staff to Be Better Prepared to Care for More Patients With Growing Lists of Illnesses Related to Cardiac and Respiratory Conditions That Need Constant Monitoring.
$45,000
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Spring, TX
Providing Local Children Access to Art and History Through Interactive Eduational Programming and Free Tours.
$35,000
Bolivar Point Lighthouse Fdn Inc
Port Bolivar, TX
To Rebuild and Reinstall the Lighthouse's Original Top Section.
$33,000
The Nature Discovery Center Inc
Bellaire, TX
Enchanted Woods Campaign's Mission to Instill Curiosity and Repect for Nature.
$25,000
Hope and Healing Center & Institute
Houston, TX
Funding Assistance and Resources to Those Experiencing Mental Distress Via Their Established Hope Line.
$25,000
Houston Area Parkinson Society
Houston, TX
To Provide Programs and Services to Help Both Those Facing Parkinson's and Their Loved Ones and Caregivers.
$25,000
Houston Christian High School
Houston, TX
Funding the George & Barbara Bush Center for Scholars & Leaders, Inspiring Youth to Reach Their Promise and Develop Leadership Skills.
$25,000
Make-a-wish Fndof the TX Gulf Coast & LA
Stafford, TX
Granting Life-changing Wishes to Critically Ill Children.
$25,000

Researching funders? Get the full dataset

Every US private foundation by cause and state — giving history, grant sizes, top recipients, and contact details — as a downloadable spreadsheet.

Get the foundations database

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

West Endowment's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

West Endowment is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.

In its most recent filing, West Endowment reported 16 itemized grants totaling $578K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $100K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION, EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL, COASTAL PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

More foundations like this

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Established

Nasher Foundation 101796

Texas

Assets
$105M
Giving / yr
🎁 $10.6M

Funds in TX

Invitation only
View funder profile
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Major funder

Shraman South Asian Museum and Learning Center Foundation

Texas

Assets
$571.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $10.5M

Funds in TX

Invitation only
View funder profile
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Emerging

Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation

Texas

Human ServicesArts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman Services
Assets
$7.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.2M

Funds in TX · AR · MD +1

View funder profile
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Major funder

J Paul Getty Trust

California

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$13.9B
Giving / yr
🎁 $29.1M

Funds in CA · NY · MA +12

View funder profile
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Major funder

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc

New York

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$391.3M
Giving / yr
🎁 $17.2M

Funds in NY · CA · PA +12

View funder profile
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Established

Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundation

Florida

Environment & AnimalsArts, Culture & HumanitiesEnvironment & Animals
Assets
$146.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $10.2M

Funds in FL · NY

Invitation only
View funder profile