Main Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Main Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $541,453 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $170,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$541,453
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $524,900 the year before.
76% 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 | $524,900 | 17 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $541,453 | 21 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harry M Main 24001 Cinco Village Ctr, Apt 1113, Katy, TX 77494 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 574-0799 |
| What to submit | Letter application with explanation of how the funds will be used for charitable purposes. |
What Main Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $518,853 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Proud Peak Proud | Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Special Pals Special Pals | Unrestricted | $81,978 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection Citizens for Animal Protecton | Unrestricted | $77,000 |
| Laurel House Laurel House | Unrestricted | $62,820 |
| Rotary Club of Sealy Rotary Club of Sealy | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Burt Schell Ranch Burtschell Rescue | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Katy Responds Katy Responds | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Grace Fellowship Grace Fellowship | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cafb Cafb | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sauver Des Chien Rescue Sauver Des Chien Rescue | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Make A Wish | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Upbring Upbring | Unrestricted | $7,455 |
| Gay Hill VFD Gay Hill VFD | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Sealy FFA Sealy FFA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends for Life Friends for Life | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sealy Pregnancy Center Sealy Pregnancy Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| This Is Houston Rescue This Is Houston Rescue | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Resaerch St Jude Childrens Research | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Main
- Harry M Main II
- Tricia Turner
Questions people ask
Does Main Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Main Family Foundation give?
$541,453 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Main Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Main (Trustee), Harry M Main II (Trustee) and Tricia Turner (Trustee).
What does Main Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.