GHS Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GHS Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.7 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $220,000 and the largest $4.0 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$5.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$220,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$61.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
29% 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 | $3.7 million | 7 | $42.0 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 7 | $55.0 million |
| 2025 | $5.7 million | 7 | $61.9 million |
How to apply
GHS 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 GHS Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $5.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | Scholarships | $4.0 million |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Scholarships | $850,000 |
| Lamar University | Scholarships | $595,000 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | Scholarships | $220,000 |
| Angelina College | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| Angel Flight (South Central) | General funds | $2,000 |
| Groveton Ex-Students Association | General funds | $625 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald H Smith Dec'd 62925
- Robert E Hutson
- Nancy Hamlin Cooke
- Dawn Wesneski
- Norma L Mills
- Ryan Hutson
- Dorothy W Smith
- Sylvia Hutson
Questions people ask
Does GHS Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GHS Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $220,000.
Who runs GHS Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald H Smith Dec'd 62925 (President), Robert E Hutson (Chairman of the Board), Nancy Hamlin Cooke (VP, Sec & Treas) and Dawn Wesneski (VP, Scholarship Coordinator) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does GHS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.