Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $18.3 million in 483 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.9 million. 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$18.3 million
- Number of grants483
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$66.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24.3 million the year before.
52% 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 | $17.3 million | 488 | $81.9 million |
| 2024 | $24.3 million | 576 | $74.1 million |
| 2025 | $18.3 million | 483 | $66.1 million |
How to apply
Centerpoint Energy 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 Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 232 | $8.6 million |
| Indiana | 113 | $3.2 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Minnesota | 57 | $1.3 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $783,751 |
| Ohio | 39 | $764,000 |
| California | 6 | $234,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $207,404 |
| Illinois | 7 | $67,976 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $55,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General donation | $2.9 million |
| Loftin Equipment Company | General donation | $783,751 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | General donation | $740,000 |
| Clean Up Houston Inc | General donation | $500,000 |
| Hope Foundation | General donation | $500,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | General donation | $350,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | General donation | $315,000 |
| Central Houston Civic Improvement Inc | General donation | $250,000 |
| University of Houston Foundation | General donation | $210,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southern Territory | General donation | $200,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | General donation | $190,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Houston | General donation | $150,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | General donation | $125,000 |
| Community One Inc | General donation | $125,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Evansville | General donation | $125,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Evansville | General donation | $121,000 |
| United Negro College Fund (Uncf) | General donation | $115,000 |
| Austin County | General donation | $100,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota | General donation | $100,000 |
| Comp U-Dopt Inc | General donation | $100,000 |
| Dayton Society of Natural History DBA Boonshoft Museum of Discovery | General donation | $100,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | General donation | $100,000 |
| Serveminnesota | General donation | $100,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General donation | $100,000 |
| Trees for Houston | General donation | $100,000 |
| Vincennes University Foundation Inc | General donation | $100,000 |
| Center for Pursuit | General donation | $90,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana Inc | General donation | $86,500 |
| Evansville Police Department Foundation Inc | General donation | $83,230 |
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana | General donation | $77,500 |
| Avenue Community Development Corporation | General donation | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | General donation | $75,000 |
| Chambers County Children's Museum | General donation | $75,000 |
| Clean Energy Fund of Texas Inc | General donation | $75,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | General donation | $75,000 |
| Commonbond Communities | General donation | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston Inc | General donation | $75,000 |
| Cullinan Park Conservancy | General donation | $75,000 |
| Greater Muncie in Habitat for Humanity | General donation | $75,000 |
| Harris County Precinct One Street Olympics | General donation | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Schmitt
- Brett A Jerasa
- Casey Carter
- Chloe Schmergel
- Jason Ryan
- Al Payton
- David Mercado
- Rina Harris
- Brad Steber
Questions people ask
Does Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc give?
$18.3 million in tax year 2025, across 483 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Schmitt (President), Brett A Jerasa (Assistant Treasurer), Casey Carter (Treasurer) and Chloe Schmergel (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.