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Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 260479856

Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $125,500 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,5003$1.1 million
2024$125,5003$1.0 million
2025$30,0002$1.1 million

How to apply

Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$30,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
UT Physicians Healthcare for the Greater Houston Area
Houston, TX
General support$25,000
St Paul's United Methodist Church
Houston, TX
General support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation give?

$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James Fred Hofheinz (Pres/Dir.) and Linda Hickerson Hofheinz (Sec/Dir.).

What does Irene Cafcalas Hofheinz Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.

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