BP Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
BP Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $7.0 million. 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$7.2 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$7.0 million
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.3 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $8.3 million | 2 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 4 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
BP 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What BP Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $7.0 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matching Gifts - Givingforce (Detail Available Upon Request) | Matching grants to hundreds of schools, community, health and human service organizations. | $7.0 million |
| Convoy of Hope | Humanitarian relief related to hurricanes helene and milton | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Severe weather and derecho recovery fund | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief to help those affected by the texas wildfires | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Streett
- Hans Boas
- Chan Boodhai
- Tara Harrison
- Andy Zone
- Donald L Kettering
- Nike Thorpe
- David Werman
Questions people ask
Does BP Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BP Foundation Inc give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs BP Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Streett (Chairman and President), Hans Boas (Director), Chan Boodhai (Director) and Tara Harrison (Executive Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does BP Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.