Agee Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Agee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $504,829 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$504,829
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $712,000 | 28 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 23 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $504,829 | 25 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Benjamin Agee 1251 Lumpkin Rd, Houston, TX 77043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 463-1500, ben@ageefamilyfoundation.com |
| What to submit | In writing |
What Agee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $359,000 |
| New York | 5 | $65,265 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,564 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Achievement Place | Serving children who are disadvantaged, under-served, and from low income families | $75,000 |
| Institute for Spirituality and Health | To enhance well-being by exploring the relationship between spirituality and health | $60,000 |
| Sharpen Recovery | To raises money, invests the assets, and annually disperses the earned income to the Academy | $50,000 |
| CCSC - Christian Community Service Center | Education/service to the poor | $45,000 |
| Little Sisters of Assumption Health Service | To empower vulnerable families and children by meeting their basic needs for food, healthcare, education and a safe home, in the belief that affirming families in their own dignity improves the entire community | $40,000 |
| Summerhouse Houston | Community-based day services and supported employment services | $40,000 |
| St John Paul II Foundation | Proclaiming the good news about life and family through education and formation | $30,000 |
| Strake Jesuit | Charity | $25,000 |
| St Paul's Choir School | Education and music | $20,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center | Support and education for individuals with down syndrome and their families | $15,000 |
| Christ The King Presbyterian Church | Church | $12,000 |
| Big Country FCA | Christian sports ministry | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Walsingham | Help improving the lives of children who need the help | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese for Military Services | Charity | $10,000 |
| American Suicide Prevention Society | Charity | $10,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Assoc of Psy Studies | Charity | $10,000 |
| Sua Sponte Foundation | Provide assistance to rangers and their families | $8,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | Charity | $5,265 |
| Horizons at St David's School | Learning program to close the opportunity gap | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athlete Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns | Charity | $5,000 |
| Discalced Hermits | Charity | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Charity | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Round Table | Contribution to Philanthropy Round Table for Membership | $2,564 |
| Houston Philanthropy Circle | To empower philanthropists with networking opportunities amongst their peers as well as to introduce nonprofits to this donor community | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Agee
- Richard Agee
- Erin Agee Riley
- Benjamin Agee
Questions people ask
Does Agee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Agee Family Foundation give?
$504,829 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Agee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Agee (President), Richard Agee (Treasurer/Secretary), Erin Agee Riley (Vice President) and Benjamin Agee (Director).
What does Agee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.