Poarch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Poarch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $622,400 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$622,400
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$125,248
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $428,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $428,500 | 15 | $95,837 |
| 2024 | $622,400 | 22 | $125,248 |
How to apply
Poarch Family Foundation 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 Poarch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $565,900 |
| Georgia | 1 | $47,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kinkaid School Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Stoney Creek Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $47,500 |
| Alpha Houston | General support | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To support the MD Anderson Cancer Center | $25,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Belong Bakery (Belong Kitchen HTX) | General support | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston Area Council | General support | $10,000 |
| Keep Houston Beautiful Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife | General support | $10,000 |
| Amazing Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Fredericksburg Theater Company | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Feline Felix | General support | $5,000 |
| YES Prep Public Schools Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Sleep Out program | $2,500 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | General support | $2,500 |
| Houston Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Bill and AJ Yeoman Scholarship Fund | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Poarch
- Cynthia Poarch
- Caroline Poarch
- Allison Poarch
Questions people ask
Does Poarch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Poarch Family Foundation give?
$622,400 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Poarch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Poarch (Director), Cynthia Poarch (Director), Caroline Poarch (Director) and Allison Poarch (Director).
What does Poarch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.