Leon Payne Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Leon Payne Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $18,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$18,500
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was down from $75,500 the year before.
69% 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 | $58,152 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $57,500 | 13 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Stone Payne 45 W Broad Oaks Dr, Houston, TX 77056 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 540-0282 |
| What to submit | Letter request with information describing charitable purpose |
What Leon Payne Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $54,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $18,500 |
| The Church of St John the Divine | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Amazing Place | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | General operating support | $3,500 |
| NMDP Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | General operating support | $2,000 |
| St Johns School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lurie Childrens | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Katharine Payne Burke
- William Leon Payne
- Rebecca Linville Payne
- Hal Burke
- Julie Stone Payne
Questions people ask
Does Leon Payne Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leon Payne Jr Foundation give?
$57,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Leon Payne Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Katharine Payne Burke (President (Thru 12/31/2025)), William Leon Payne (Treasurer (Thru 12/31/2025)), Rebecca Linville Payne (Secretary (Thru 12/31/2025)) and Hal Burke (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leon Payne Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and animals.