Briar Hollow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Briar Hollow Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,411 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $41,000. 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$126,411
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,750 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $101,600 | 29 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $99,750 | 32 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $126,411 | 26 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Briar Hollow 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 Briar Hollow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $125,411 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High School | To assist in ehs' mission of engaging students, opening minds, pursuing meaningful live with a commitment to service beyond oneself | $41,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | To support opening the door to childrens dreams campaign in creating a treasured green space for exploration, relaxation and community | $25,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | General fund and church furnishing | $6,000 |
| Silver Creek Heritage Society | To assist in preserving the history and culture of the silver creek community | $5,200 |
| First Methodist Church | General ministries | $5,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | To continue to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare that delivers the best value to the people served in a spiritual environment of caring. | $5,000 |
| Rice University | Rice annual fund- residential college life | $5,000 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | To support general programs at smec and equip, resource and inspire communities of faith to discover what god is calling them to be. | $5,000 |
| Hunt Methodist Church | General ministries | $5,000 |
| Waldemar Legacy Fund | To assist in preserving and extending the mission, values, and impact of camp waldemar for future generations | $5,000 |
| Menninger Clinic | Depression research | $2,500 |
| St Francis Episcopal School | To support general programs at sfes | $2,500 |
| Hope & Healing Center | Mental health support | $2,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Preschool | General funds to education, love and nurture children and help them develop their gifts and meet their challenges in a loving and appropriate environment rich in learning. | $1,500 |
| The Childrens Fund | To support early stage charities fulfill their missions to provide critical services to disadvantaged children across the greater houston area | $1,500 |
| Theta Charity Events | To support awareness and funds to children who have experienced abuse or neglect | $1,500 |
| Baylor University | Hankamer school of business excellence fund | $1,000 |
| Parker Elementary PTO | To assist in enriching the academic and musical education of every child at parker elementary school. | $1,000 |
| Randolph College | Randolph college annual fund and endowment fund | $1,000 |
| Remind | Mental health support | $1,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | General funds to continue to create a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. | $1,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston | General funds to continue to drive community solutions to promote mental health for all. | $711 |
| Grace Episcopal School | To support general | $500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | To support the river oaks cc scholarship fund | $500 |
| The 100 Club | General funds to provide support to families of police officers and firefighters killed or sustaining serious injury in the line of duty | $500 |
| The Forum of Civics Foundation | To support the care and preservation of the forum of civics buidling and gardens | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia J Adkins
- Marjorie Bintliff Johnson
- Robin K Lipinski
- Meredith J Landry
Questions people ask
Does Briar Hollow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Briar Hollow Foundation give?
$126,411 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Briar Hollow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia J Adkins (Chairman/President), Marjorie Bintliff Johnson (Vice Pres-Director), Robin K Lipinski (Treasurer/Secretary) and Meredith J Landry (Director).
What does Briar Hollow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.