Ministry for the Forgotten Children
Preselected recipients only
Ministry for the Forgotten Children is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$71,864
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $27,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $7,000 | 3 | $25,677 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 8 | $27,402 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 6 | $71,864 |
How to apply
Ministry for the Forgotten Children says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ministry for the Forgotten Children funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Texas. It also paid $6,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Latin American Philharmonic | Education | $3,000 |
| Latin American Medical Assn of Hous | Medical | $3,000 |
| African Institute For Liver Digesti | Medical | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educ/Medical | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educ/Medical | $3,000 |
| Houston Adventist Academy | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pedro M Arguello
- Brian Enggano MD
- Sylvia Arguello
Questions people ask
Does Ministry for the Forgotten Children accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ministry for the Forgotten Children give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ministry for the Forgotten Children?
Its 2025 filing lists Pedro M Arguello (Director), Brian Enggano MD (Director) and Sylvia Arguello (Director).
What does Ministry for the Forgotten Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.