Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$51.2 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
68% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 31 | $43.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 30 | $48.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 37 | $51.2 million |
How to apply
Jesse W Couch Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $1.9 million |
| Florida | 6 | $641,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $300,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $175,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $84,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp for All | To fund charitable activities | $250,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship | To fund charitable activities | $250,000 |
| Houston Audobon | To fund charitable activities | $250,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To fund charitable activities | $175,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | To fund charitable activities | $150,000 |
| Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance | To fund charitable activities | $136,500 |
| Jackson Wild | To fund charitable activities | $125,000 |
| KIPP Texas | To fund charitable activities | $125,000 |
| The Saint Constantine School | To fund charitable activities | $110,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Idea Public Schools | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| New Story | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Scenic Walton | To fund charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | To fund charitable activities | $91,500 |
| Adventure for All | To fund charitable activities | $88,500 |
| Wild Foundation | To fund charitable activities | $84,000 |
| Recipe for Succcess Foundation | To fund charitable activities | $79,150 |
| Camp Allen | To fund charitable activities | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country Houston | To fund charitable activities | $63,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Montessori for All | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Moving Waters | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| On River Time | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Snake River Fund | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| South Walton Montessori | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Women's Center | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To fund charitable activities | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean Couch
- Larry Maddox
- Houston Trust Company
- Jennifer Youngblood
- Katherine Norris
Questions people ask
Does Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sean Couch (Trustee), Larry Maddox (Trustee), Houston Trust Company (Trustee) and Jennifer Youngblood (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.