Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation
Accepts applications
Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $60,500 | 9 | $992,893 |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $84,500 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Solicited Grant Programs 447 W 16th Street, Houston, TX 77008 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 864-3510 |
| What to submit | Written request for grants from tax-exempt charities may be submitted. Requests should specify the amount of the grant requested, the purpose of the grant and such other information as needed to properly describe the request. The directors will meet annually to decide which organizations and what amounts are to be distributed each year. |
| Deadlines | No deadline restrictions |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
What Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $72,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Breast cancer metastasis research | $35,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston spca strong gala | $15,000 |
| America's VetDogs | Service dogs for veterans & first responders | $10,000 |
| The Menil Collection | To support the menil collection | $5,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Hospital Research | $5,000 |
| Avenue | Affordable Housing | $4,000 |
| Rescue Pets Movement | Animal rescue | $3,000 |
| Houston Public Media | To support Houston Public Media | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | to support houston food bank | $2,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Preserve public access to outdoor recreational activities | $2,000 |
| Houston Heights Association | True north event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Simon B Eyles
- Andrew James Eyles
- Mary Sandel Alderman
- Linda S Eyles
Questions people ask
Does Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline restrictions.
How much does Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation give?
$84,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Simon B Eyles (President), Andrew James Eyles (Vice President), Mary Sandel Alderman (Vice President) and Linda S Eyles (Secretary).
What does Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and animals.