Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $519,400. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$519,400
- Assets$81.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 53 | $57.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 52 | $70.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 56 | $81.8 million |
How to apply
Garver Black Hilyard Family 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 Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 43 | $2.2 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $475,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $78,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $48,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $31,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Botanic Garden | General Charitable Purposes | $519,400 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | pledge for maintenance facility | $500,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Scholarships | $475,000 |
| Gracewood Church Children at Heart Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $180,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | Scholarship Funds | $178,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | New ETID Building campaign | $100,000 |
| Container Recycling Institute | General Charitable Pupose | $85,000 |
| Keep America Beautiful | General Charitable Purposes | $78,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Keep Texas Beautiful | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Texas Search & Rescue Kerrville | Kerrville Flood Donation | $50,000 |
| Bayou Preservation Assoc | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas HIll Country | Kerr County Flood Relief | $50,000 |
| Easter Seals Greater Houston | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Community Family Center | General Charitable Purpose | $39,200 |
| Houston Parks Board | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| New Hope Housing | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Stroke detection research | $30,000 |
| Baker Ripley | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Texas Conservative Coalition Research Inst | General Charitable Purpose | $28,450 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | General charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Fairhaven Food Pantry | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| West Texas Food Pantry | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| National Ability Center | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Kids Meal | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General Charitable Purpose | $11,500 |
| 12th Man Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Spark School Park Program | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Houston Downtown | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Lung Assoc in Texas | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Herman Park Conservancy | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Open Door Mission | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Michael Garver
Questions people ask
Does Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Michael Garver (Trustee).
What does Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.