Dennis Henneke Foundation
Accepts applications
Dennis Henneke Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,750 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$75,750
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$788,455
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,875 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,875 | 17 | $793,378 |
| 2024 | $75,750 | 22 | $788,455 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Gene Henneke 1303 Indian Hawthorn CT, Houston, TX 77094 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 389-5727 |
| What to submit | Annual application on website; must include school transcript, sat/act/tsi scores, fafsa student aid report, letters of recommendation, story, photo consent |
| Deadlines | Varies but generally mid-march each year |
| Restrictions | Limited Texas county students/residents, us citizen, challenging family circumstance or unusual harship |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dennis Henneke Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $75,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene Henneke
- Molly Gillespie
- Audrey Hagemann
- Greg Padilla
- Jason Gillespie
- Brian Hagemann
- Jeff Gillespie
- Lawrence Lafrance
Questions people ask
Does Dennis Henneke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Varies but generally mid-march each year.
How much does Dennis Henneke Foundation give?
$75,750 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Dennis Henneke Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gene Henneke (Chairman), Molly Gillespie (Treasurer), Audrey Hagemann (Co-Treasurer) and Greg Padilla (Public Relations) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Dennis Henneke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.