Fleming Endowment
Preselected recipients only
Fleming Endowment is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2022 it gave $331,350 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$331,350
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2022 was up from $228,300 the year before.
79% of its 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $228,300 | 6 | $7.8 million |
| 2022 | $331,350 | 14 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Fleming Endowment 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 Fleming Endowment funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $331,350 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ut Health Science Center - the Fleming Center | Advancing public health science by providing comprehensive trial coordination for small and large multicenter studies | $100,000 |
| St John Vianney Catholic Church | Annual fund | $49,150 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Bsa | General fund - cub world at camp bovay | $25,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | To preserve, restore, and enhance memorial park for the enjoyment of all houstonians, today and tomorrow | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | To serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of god, working through the holy spirit among ourselves and our kids. | $25,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | To inform and inspire for the love of houston with free access to informative, educational and inspiring content through a multi-media platform that includes tv 8 | pbs, news 88.7 | npr and classical hd | $25,000 |
| Daybreak Foundation (Magnificant Houses) | The purpose of daybreak foundation is to generate investment/interest income to be transferred to magnificant house, inc. For use in its operations. | $25,000 |
| Trees for Houston | Trees for houston is the nonprofit organization dedicated to planting, protecting and promoting trees throughout the greater houston region. | $25,000 |
| Mission of Yahweh | Help provide shelter for women and children | $15,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | To educate people about the holocaust, remembering the 6 million jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors' legacy. Using the lessons of the holocaust and other genocides, we teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. | $10,000 |
| Texas Appleseed | To promote social, economic, and racial justice for all texans | $2,500 |
| Emerge Fellowship | To empower & prepare high-performing students from underserved communities to attend and graduate from selective colleges & universities across the nation | $2,500 |
| Ut Foundation (Ccec) | Chancellor's council | $2,000 |
| Texas Bar Association | The texas bar foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in texas, especially for programs that relate to legal assistance for the underserved, the administration of justice, ethics in the legal profession, the encouragement of legal research, publications and forums, and education of the third branch of government. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- George M Fleming
- Janis Fleming
Questions people ask
Does Fleming Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fleming Endowment give?
$331,350 in tax year 2022, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fleming Endowment?
Its 2022 filing lists George M Fleming (Pres./Sec./Trustee) and Janis Fleming (Treas./Trustee).
What does Fleming Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, youth programs and faith communities.