Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$60.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $2.2 million | 39 | $55.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 82 | $60.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca Dietz 1415 Louisiana St Suite 1900, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 651-2328, rdietz@legacytrust.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website: https://bovayfoundation.org/application-guidelines/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $1.3 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $436,616 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $212,005 |
| Alabama | 18 | $208,009 |
| Kansas | 38 | $182,468 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $44,774 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $17,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $9,639 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bovay Scout RanchSHAC | General support | $1.0 million |
| Philmont Scout Ranch | General support | $436,616 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | Grant - Harry E Bovay Jr. Foundation Symposium in Chemical Biology Endowment | $208,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Grant - Division of Cancer Survivorship | $202,000 |
| Bevill State Community College | Tuition Guarantee Program and textbooks in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 | $132,617 |
| Retina Research Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Donation - hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Allen Community College | HS Dual Credit, Kansas voucher program | $20,228 |
| Washburn University | Kansas voucher program | $20,154 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto | General support | $20,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fndation | General support | $17,000 |
| Itawamba Community College | HS Dual Credit program | $15,176 |
| Kansas State University | Kansas voucher program | $13,025 |
| West Alabama Children's Advocacy Center | General support | $12,646 |
| Northwest Georgia Council | General support | $12,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Ann Fawl | $10,375 |
| Chickasaw Council | General support | $10,005 |
| Emporia State University | Kansas voucher program | $10,000 |
| Jayhawk Area Council | General support | $10,000 |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Kansas voucher program | $9,639 |
| University of Kansas | Kansas voucher program | $9,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Amber Gist | $8,150 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Harleigh Kelly | $6,711 |
| Houlka Attendance Center | General support | $6,630 |
| Black Warrior Council | General support | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Dawn Hart | $5,874 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Dana Workman | $5,810 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Kala P. Fowler | $5,388 |
| Christar International Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Central Oregon | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Grant- To Support The Mission Of The Organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Emily Watts | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Kara Holbert | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Allene Pannell | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Lindsy Moore | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Ashley Swanson | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Charles Uhiren | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Cassie Carroll | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Jordan Ives | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educator grant - Sheree McManus | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael L Patrick
- Peggy L Kelly
- Frances Escriva
- C Ronald Dorchester
- Carl F Jaedicke
- Edward R Naumes
Questions people ask
Does Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website: https://bovayfoundation.org/application-guidelines/.
How much does Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael L Patrick (President/Director), Peggy L Kelly (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Frances Escriva (Treasurer/Director) and C Ronald Dorchester (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and science and research.