Hendry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hendry Foundation is a private foundation in Allen, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $144,700 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$144,700
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $143,055 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,055 | 8 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $144,700 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Hendry 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 Hendry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $78,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $23,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Treasured Vessels | Provide support for women who have been involved in sex trafficking | $30,000 |
| Christian Works | adoption and counseling services | $25,700 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Assist with tornado and hurricane cleanup | $25,000 |
| Hope for Haiti's Children | Food & supplies for childen and families at 3 schools | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Support veterans and first responders with housing | $10,000 |
| First Liberty | Conservative legal organization | $10,000 |
| Opening Doors for Women in Need | helping women with skills, clothes, necessities to enter the workforce | $10,000 |
| Living Hope for Honduras | Provide food, housing, and basic needs for people of Honduras | $5,000 |
| Churches of Christ Disaster Respons | Disaster Assistance Texas Panhandle fires | $3,000 |
| Legacy Christian Academy | support Christian education | $3,000 |
| Reasons to Believe | Use science to explain/promote Bible and faith | $2,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Affirm the intrinsic nature of human dignity, liberty, & equality belief in an intelligent design. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Hendry Mann
- John William Hendry
- Amy Michelle Blueitt
- John Matthew Hendry
- Patricia Ann Hendry
Questions people ask
Does Hendry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hendry Foundation give?
$144,700 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hendry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Hendry Mann (Director), John William Hendry (Director), Amy Michelle Blueitt (Director) and John Matthew Hendry (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hendry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and food and hunger.