Marvy Finger Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Marvy Finger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 251 grants; the typical grant was $3,573 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants251
- Typical grant$3,573
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$102 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $2.6 million | 260 | $92.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 251 | $102 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marvy Finger Family Foundation 99 Detering Suite 210, Houston, TX 77007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 867-7088 |
| What to submit | Written application and financial information. Application can be downloaded from scholarship website: www.mfffscholarship.com |
| Deadlines | March 1st for scholarships; monthly for charitable grants |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity for grants; must be a Houston area high school graduating senior for scholarships. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marvy Finger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 250 | $3.2 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Fdtn | Houston community charitable initiatives | $400,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Conservation, restoration and education programs aimed at Galveston Bay | $250,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Assistance with forestry conservation of Memorial Park | $250,000 |
| The Houston Zoo | Conservation educational programs in the Houston community | $250,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Improvement of Hermann Park, public park located in Houston, TX | $200,000 |
| BridgeYear | Outreach for high school students from low-income families | $100,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Assistance of critical services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Houston area | $100,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Improving healthcare through science, scholarship and innovation | $75,000 |
| Briarwood School | Tuition assistance and professional development | $75,000 |
| Da Camera of Houston | Promotion of performing arts in the Houston community | $75,000 |
| The Montrose Center | Assistance with LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, mental and behavorial health services | $75,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Medical education, training and research at Baylor College of Medicine | $55,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Promotion of performing arts in the Houston community | $53,000 |
| ADL Coalition for Mutual Respect | Helping low-income, underserved students at five Houston-area universities | $50,000 |
| Legacy Community Health | Provides specialized, quality care to uninsured and underinsured families in Houston area | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Assistance for students with learning and attention disorders at SALT Center | $50,000 |
| University of Houston-Bauer College | Creating opportunities for students with support of Bauer Excellence Scholarship Endowment | $50,000 |
| Methodist Hospital | Medical education, training and research at Methodist Hospital | $30,000 |
| Aishel House | Housing assistance for Texas Medical Center patients and their families | $25,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | Improve neighborhood parks and recreational facilities in the Houston community | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Research, education, and preservation of the fine arts | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | Medical education, training and research at Shriners Hospitals for Children for Children | $25,000 |
| South Texas College of Law | Provides students opportunities to obtain legal education | $25,000 |
| The Rothko Chapel | Research, education, and preservation of the fine arts | $25,000 |
| The Women's Resource | Education and financial coaching to struggling women in the Greater Houston area | $25,000 |
| Undies for Everyone | Distribution of new underwear to children in need | $25,000 |
| Connect Community | Provide challenging summer opportunities for middle school students | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Assistance to the hungry, homeless and suffering in the Greater Houston area | $20,000 |
| Houston Youth Symphony | Promotion of youth performing arts in the Houston community | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Assistance with family planning education and services | $15,000 |
| Individual | Houston Community College Scholarship | $12,996 |
| Individual | Houston Community College Scholarship | $11,411 |
| Individual | Houston Community College Scholarship | $11,277 |
| Individual | Houston Community College Scholarship | $11,277 |
| Individual | San Jacinto College Scholarship | $11,277 |
| Individual | Houston Community College Scholarship | $11,277 |
| Bayou Preservation Association | Assistance with preservation and protection of Houston-area waterways | $10,000 |
| Mission Success | Preparing Houston's youth for successful careers and life beyond high school | $10,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Mental health counseling and outreach services | $10,000 |
| Individual | Houston Community College Scholarship | $9,992 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine W Finger
- Edward A Finger
- Jill F Jewett
- Ramona Reddell
Questions people ask
Does Marvy Finger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st for scholarships; monthly for charitable grants.
How much does Marvy Finger Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 251 grants, with a typical grant of $3,573.
Who runs Marvy Finger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elaine W Finger (President), Edward A Finger (Vice President), Jill F Jewett (Secretary) and Ramona Reddell (Treasurer).
What does Marvy Finger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.