Ney Foundation
Accepts applications
Ney Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,756 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42,756
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,382 the year before.
63% 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 | $40,382 | 36 | $667,648 |
| 2024 | $42,756 | 24 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lea Ney 1717 St James PlaceSuite 310, Houston, TX 77056 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 622-2233 |
| What to submit | Request by letter stating charitable purpose |
What Ney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $23,306 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $12,500 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $6,700 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Donation | $10,000 |
| Razorback Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Jones Center | Donation | $4,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Donation | $2,500 |
| Sunrise Cafe New Haven | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism | Donation | $2,216 |
| Hobby Center Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Donation | $1,500 |
| US Marshals Museum | Donation | $1,450 |
| Rice University Baker Institute | Donation | $1,250 |
| Houston Professional Fire Fighters' Association | Donation | $1,000 |
| Partners School of Nursing | Donation | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Donation | $750 |
| Communities in Schools | Donation | $500 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | Donation | $500 |
| White's Chapel Methodist Church | Donation | $500 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care | Donation | $400 |
| H John & Diane Riley Dual EngMBA Scholarship Fund | Donation | $250 |
| United Hebrew Congregation | Donation | $250 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Donation | $200 |
| Neches River Festival Inc | Donation | $200 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Donation | $190 |
| St Luke's Methodist Church | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lea Ney
Questions people ask
Does Ney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ney Foundation give?
$42,756 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lea Ney (Trustee).
What does Ney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.