Grits Foundation
Accepts applications
Grits Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $370,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $165,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$370,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $330,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $290,000 | 15 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 16 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $370,000 | 15 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John T Peterkin 7811 Wedgewood Ln, Houston, TX 77055 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 888-3351 |
| What to submit | No formal application. Requests from 501(c)(3) organizations should be mailed for consideration. |
What Grits Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $350,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | To fund charitable activities | $165,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Cohen Bray House Oakland | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Communities in School | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Medical Bridges | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Rise School | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Urban Harvest | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Archaeological Institute of America | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Sciences | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Solano County | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Peterkin
- George A Peterkin III
- Susan Peterkin
- Lynn Peterkin
- Kate F Peterkin
Questions people ask
Does Grits Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Grits Foundation give?
$370,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Grits Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John T Peterkin (President), George A Peterkin III (V-P, Director), Susan Peterkin (Vice-President) and Lynn Peterkin (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Grits Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.