Anchorage Foundation of Texas
Preselected recipients only
Anchorage Foundation of Texas is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $690,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $340,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$690,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$340,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $478,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $478,000 | 17 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $690,000 | 16 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
Anchorage Foundation of Texas says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Anchorage Foundation of Texas funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $485,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $190,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's School | General support | $340,000 |
| Heart of America Patriot Foundation | General support | $190,000 |
| Hispanic Health Coalition | General support | $20,000 |
| The Orange Show Foundation | Program support and art car parade | $20,000 |
| The University of Houston | General support | $20,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | General support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities RGV | General support | $10,000 |
| Family to Family Network | General support | $10,000 |
| The Glassell School of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| Houston Museum African American Culture | General support | $10,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Kinder Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Rice University - James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy | General support | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 540 | Program support | $5,000 |
| Emancipation Park Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc C Melcher
- C Leroy Melcher
- Pierre S Melcher
Questions people ask
Does Anchorage Foundation of Texas accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anchorage Foundation of Texas give?
$690,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anchorage Foundation of Texas?
Its 2024 filing lists Marc C Melcher (President), C Leroy Melcher (Secretary) and Pierre S Melcher (Director).
What does Anchorage Foundation of Texas fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.