Good News Foundation of Texas
Preselected recipients only
Good News Foundation of Texas is a private foundation in Missouri City, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $77,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$77,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $215,000 | 3 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 10 | $15.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 12 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Good News Foundation of Texas 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 Good News Foundation of Texas funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Outreach Inc | Support general fund | $200,000 |
| The King's Academy | Support general fund | $125,000 |
| Changing Destiny Project | Support general fund | $119,000 |
| Buckener Parkway Place Senior | Support general fund | $100,000 |
| Casa El Buen Samaritano | Support general fund | $100,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Support general fund | $80,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Support general fund | $75,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | Support general fund | $70,000 |
| Bayou City Blessings | Support general fund | $50,000 |
| PTSD Foundation of America | Support general fund | $50,000 |
| Stoney Creek Ranch | Support general fund | $35,000 |
| Prestige Learning Institute | Support general fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Len Benckenstein
- Pamela Daniel
- Neal Johnson Ellis
- John Benckenstein
- Jacob Johnson
- Jay Chadha
Questions people ask
Does Good News Foundation of Texas accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Good News Foundation of Texas give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $77,500.
Who runs Good News Foundation of Texas?
Its 2025 filing lists C Len Benckenstein (Chairman Emeritus), Pamela Daniel (Director/Secretary/Treasurer), Neal Johnson Ellis (Director) and John Benckenstein (Director/Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Good News Foundation of Texas fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.