D3 Foundation
Accepts applications
D3 Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $367,532 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $107,640. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$367,532
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$107,640
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,052 the year before.
94% 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 | $184,052 | 12 | $900,419 |
| 2024 | $367,532 | 36 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Samantha Schatte 5330 Montrose, Houston, TX 77005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 491-4840 |
| What to submit | A letter describing the potential grantee and outlining how the funds would be used. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally only awarded for the support and development of programs that relieve hunger, provide safe clean drinking water, provide educational opportunities for young people, and develop opportunities for employment and economic advancement in the United States, Africa and South America. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What D3 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $117,202 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $228,330 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water4Wildlife Trust | Water4Wildlife Trust | $107,640 |
| Grace in His Hands | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | Chancellor's Century Council support | $50,000 |
| Precinct4Forward | General support | $34,000 |
| Individual | For assistance to indigent families | $19,830 |
| Threaded Ministries | General support | $8,000 |
| Individual | For assistance to indigent families | $7,500 |
| Laerskool Bloemfontein | School lunches and uniforms for students | $7,145 |
| Houston Cares Animal Rescues | Vetinary and foster care services | $6,000 |
| The Ranchers Ride Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Acts of Mercy Foundation | General support for one beneficiary | $5,500 |
| Every Village | General support | $5,500 |
| Biscuts Cat Haven | General support | $5,000 |
| Camp Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Wells of Hope | General support in Tanzania and Mexico | $5,000 |
| Hero Makers | General support | $4,000 |
| Muy Grande Ministries | General support | $3,000 |
| STCH Ministries | General support | $3,000 |
| Candlelighters For Childhood Cancer | Childhood cancer research | $2,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General support | $2,500 |
| LifeHouse of Houston | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Texas Brigades | Scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| NG Kerk Bainsvlei | Food for the Dutch Reformed Church's soup kitchen | $2,417 |
| Agape Resource and Assistance Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack | General support | $2,000 |
| Children's Hunger Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Manasota Solve Inc (Solve Maternity Homes) | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | For assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
| Individual | For assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
| Shiloh Place McKinney | General support | $2,000 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic Community | General support | $2,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Charity drive for underprivileged children | $1,500 |
| Embrace | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Prairie View University NAACP | National conference attendance costs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha K Schatte
- Ali Williams
- Andrew A Schatte
- Annette Clark Schatte
- Thomas Williams
Questions people ask
Does D3 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does D3 Foundation give?
$367,532 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs D3 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samantha K Schatte (President), Ali Williams (Vice President), Andrew A Schatte (Treasurer) and Annette Clark Schatte (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does D3 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and faith communities.