Gardenia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gardenia Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $833,700 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$833,700
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$31.8 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $710,000 the year before.
85% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $710,000 | 10 | $30.3 million |
| 2024 | $833,700 | 13 | $31.8 million |
How to apply
Gardenia 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 Gardenia Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $833,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardenia Foundation Fund | General fund | $500,000 |
| Houston Symphony Development | General fund | $100,000 |
| Ut Health Houston | General fund | $80,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $50,000 |
| Victory Houston | General fund | $50,000 |
| Wacgh | General fund | $30,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collections and Garden | General fund | $7,000 |
| World Affairs Council | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| Urban Harvest | General fund | $2,500 |
| Houston Ballet | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | General fund | $1,200 |
| Industry Volunteer Fire Dept | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- S C Morian
- Sarah W Dyke
- Lars K Wadstrom
- Michael Henry Clark
Questions people ask
Does Gardenia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gardenia Foundation give?
$833,700 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Gardenia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists S C Morian (Board of Directors), Sarah W Dyke (Board of Directors), Lars K Wadstrom (Board of Directors) and Michael Henry Clark (Board of Directors).
What does Gardenia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.