Booker Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Booker Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $618,880 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $406,000. 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$618,880
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$406,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $351,000 the year before.
58% 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 | $288,500 | 11 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $351,000 | 8 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $618,880 | 12 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Booker Family Foundation Inc 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 Booker Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $558,000 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $880 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | General operations | $406,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Houston | General operations | $85,000 |
| 100 Club of Houston | General operations | $25,000 |
| University of St Joseph | General operations | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General operations | $25,000 |
| Tga Foundtion | General operations | $20,000 |
| Texas Golf Hall of Fame | General operations | $11,000 |
| Impact Melanoma | General operations | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Houston Golf Association | General operations | $5,000 |
| John Cooper School | General operations | $1,000 |
| Red White and Grey Foundation | General operations | $880 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Booker
- Caitlin Booker
- Patricia Booker
Questions people ask
Does Booker Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Booker Family Foundation Inc give?
$618,880 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Booker Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Booker (Director), Caitlin Booker (Director) and Patricia Booker (Director).
What does Booker Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.