Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation
Accepts applications
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation is a private foundation in Lufkin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $947,400 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$947,400
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $969,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $969,000 | 76 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $947,400 | 74 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Simon Louise Henderson Foundation PO Box 1365, Lufkin, TX 75902 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (936) 634-2448 |
| What to submit | No set format required. |
| Restrictions | Preferred geographical area is east Texas. |
What Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 68 | $920,400 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice in the Pines | General operations | $50,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General operations | $45,000 |
| LHS Alumni Association | Scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Long Way Home Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Educational resources | $40,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | General operations | $30,300 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | General operations | $30,000 |
| Volunteer Services Council | General operations | $26,000 |
| Burke Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ellen Trout Zoo | General operations | $25,000 |
| George Henderson Expo Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lufkin High Schoolart Club | General operations | $25,000 |
| St Cyprian's Episcopal Church School | General operations | $25,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Joseph House | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lufkin Creative | General operations | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Strong | General operations | $20,000 |
| Stubblefield Learning Center | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Family Place | General operations | $20,000 |
| Women's Shelter of East Texas | General operations | $20,000 |
| Angelina Alliance for Children Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Rise School of Dallas | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hudson Isd WH Bonner Elementary | General operations | $12,500 |
| Hudson Class of 2031 | General operations | $12,500 |
| Angelina Art Alliance | 2022 - 2023 childrens program | $10,000 |
| Angelina College Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Angelina County Child Welfare | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East Texas | General operations | $10,000 |
| Casa | General operations | $10,000 |
| Christian Information & Service Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Down Home Ranch | General operations | $10,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | General operations | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Angelina County | General operations | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mosaic Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Honea H Owens
- Holly Henderson
- Virginia L Henderson
- Kristina McCoy
Questions people ask
Does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation give?
$947,400 in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Honea H Owens (President), Holly Henderson (Vice President), Virginia L Henderson (Treasurer) and Kristina McCoy (Secretary).
What does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.