McGAHA FOUNDATION
Accepts applications
McGAHA FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$800,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$31,176
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
91% 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 | $47,600 | 6 | $682,964 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 3 | $726,377 |
| 2025 | $800,000 | 11 | $31,176 |
How to apply
| Contact | George M Smith 1247 Ripple Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77057 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 417-6988 |
What McGAHA FOUNDATION funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $750,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $17,500 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | Operating budget | $750,000 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Operating budget | $7,500 |
| St Lukes United Methodist | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Changing Lenseslives | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Vista Grande Public Library | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Concordia Sante Fe | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Mission of Yahweh | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Houston SPCA | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Mercy Chefs | Operating budget | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- George M Smith
Questions people ask
Does McGAHA FOUNDATION accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McGAHA FOUNDATION give?
$800,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs McGAHA FOUNDATION?
Its 2025 filing lists George M Smith (President).
What does McGAHA FOUNDATION fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.