Defenbaugh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Defenbaugh Family Foundation is a private foundation in The Woodlands, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$13,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$337,674
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $13,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,100 | 7 | $250,334 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 8 | $294,538 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 7 | $337,674 |
How to apply
Defenbaugh Family 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 Defenbaugh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $8,100 |
| Maryland | 3 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Post Oak School | General fund | $3,100 |
| American Kidney Fund | General fund | $1,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Diabetes Action Research and Educ F | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General fund | $500 |
| Semper Fi America's Fund | General Fund | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Brad G Defenbaugh
- Deborah A Defenbaugh
- Kayleigh A Defenbaugh
Questions people ask
Does Defenbaugh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Defenbaugh Family Foundation give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Defenbaugh Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brad G Defenbaugh (President), Deborah A Defenbaugh (Vice President) and Kayleigh A Defenbaugh (Secretary).
What does Defenbaugh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.