Anne and Don Fizer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anne and Don Fizer Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $312,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$312,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $301,750 the year before.
41% 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 | $300,000 | 16 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $301,750 | 15 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $312,500 | 17 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Anne and Don Fizer Foundation 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 Anne and Don Fizer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $312,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ut Health | Dr. JAIR SOARES' BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES CHAIR FUND | $85,000 |
| MD Anderson Philanthropy | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Ut Law School Foundation | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Trees for Houston | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Houston Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Dash Network | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Retina Research Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rice University Athletics | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Magnificat House | Charitable | $7,875 |
| Homemade Hope for Homeless Children | Charitable | $7,000 |
| The Beacon | Charitable | $5,875 |
| Sailing Angels Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 4th Wall Theatre Company | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Houston Bar Foundation | Hba fun run | $3,000 |
| Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program | Charitable | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Dudley D OLDHAM
- Jerry M Scroggins
- Roger Q Beck
- Ronald S Webster
- Barton R Bentley
- Stefnee D Ashlock
Questions people ask
Does Anne and Don Fizer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anne and Don Fizer Foundation give?
$312,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anne and Don Fizer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dudley D OLDHAM (Vice President), Jerry M Scroggins (President), Roger Q Beck (Secretary & Vice President) and Ronald S Webster (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Anne and Don Fizer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.