Endowment for Regional Sustainability
Preselected recipients only
Endowment for Regional Sustainability is a private foundation in The Woodlands, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.1 million and the largest $2.1 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.1 million
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$37.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
0% 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 | $3.1 million | 1 | $31.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 1 | $34.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 1 | $37.0 million |
How to apply
Endowment for Regional Sustainability 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 Endowment for Regional Sustainability funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $2.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Advanced Research Center | Educational, charitable, and scientific programs | $2.1 million |
Officers and trustees
- J Todd Mitchell
- Keith Bickham
- Marilu Hastings
- Katherine Lorenz
- Dietrich Scheder-Bieschin
- Jonathan Zonis
Questions people ask
Does Endowment for Regional Sustainability accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Endowment for Regional Sustainability give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.1 million.
Who runs Endowment for Regional Sustainability?
Its 2025 filing lists J Todd Mitchell (President), Keith Bickham (Secretary), Marilu Hastings (Director) and Katherine Lorenz (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Endowment for Regional Sustainability fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.