Finn Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Finn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Waverly, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $565,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$565,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $540,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $500,000 | 27 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $540,000 | 32 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $565,000 | 27 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Greg Finn Finn Family Foundation in PO Box 399, New Waverly, TX 77358 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 250-8011 |
| What to submit, deadlines | See misc stmt |
| Restrictions | Grants to public organizations only - primarily to help the needy or aid in humanitarian relief efforts. |
What Finn Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $480,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels Walker County | Caring for seniors toalleviate hunger | $35,000 |
| Burke Center for Youth | Help for at riskabused boys learnlife skills | $30,000 |
| The Helping Center of Marble Falls Area Inc | Food and financial assistance to needy | $30,000 |
| Unity Church of Wimberley | Religiousorganization | $30,000 |
| University Heights Baptist Church of Huntsville | Religiousorganization | $30,000 |
| Base Camp Childrens Cancer Foundation | Support for childrenand families livingwith cancer | $25,000 |
| Camp of the Hills | Help to atrisk children | $25,000 |
| His Joshua House | Faith based drugand alcohol recovery program | $25,000 |
| Honor Veterans Now | Access tohealthy mealsfor veterans | $25,000 |
| Open Door Recovery House | Faith based drug and alcoholrecovery house | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Center | Therapeuticservices for childrenwith mental health needs | $25,000 |
| American Childhood Cancer Organization | Generaloperatingsupport | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes Inc | Support tocommunity youth | $20,000 |
| Casa for the Lake Highlands Area Inc | Recruits, trains, and supervisesadvocates for children | $20,000 |
| Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center | Assist clientsin abusiverelationships | $20,000 |
| Mission McNeil | Help impoverishedchildren gainaccess to basic needs | $20,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | Fights to endmusculardystrophy | $20,000 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa | Assistance to children sufferingfrom abuse and neglect | $20,000 |
| Camp Agape | Provides healingand hope for grieving families | $15,000 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | Creates livelihoodopportunitiesfor refugees | $15,000 |
| Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties | Provides meals to homeboundneedy seniors | $15,000 |
| Providence Place | Provides disabledadults with vocationaltraining & life skills | $15,000 |
| Saafe House | Provides housing andsupport for women andchildren in need | $15,000 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul | Home visitsto clients withemergency needs | $15,000 |
| Ascention Seton Foundation | Overnight housing forfamilies with loved ones in the hospital | $10,000 |
| Family Gateway | Helping homelesschildren and families | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Texas | Sports training and competition forthe disabled | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory M Finn
- Wayne C Thelan
- Michael D Finn
- Gerald L Finn
Questions people ask
Does Finn Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See misc stmt.
How much does Finn Family Foundation Inc give?
$565,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Finn Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory M Finn (Pres/Dir), Wayne C Thelan (Sec/Dir), Michael D Finn (Asst Sec/Dir) and Gerald L Finn (Asst Sec/Dir).
What does Finn Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and faith communities.