Poindexter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Poindexter Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$35,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $537,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $28,000 | 3 | $2,612 |
| 2024 | $537,000 | 2 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 2 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Poindexter 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 Poindexter Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remember The Alamo Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Poindexter
- Paul Clemenceau
- Stephen Magee
- Richard Gill
- David Nuzzo
Questions people ask
Does Poindexter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Poindexter Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Poindexter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Poindexter (Chairman, President, Trustee), Paul Clemenceau (Trustee, VP, Secretary), Stephen Magee (VP, Treasurer, Trustee) and Richard Gill (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Poindexter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.