Strake Foundation
Accepts applications
Strake Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 203 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$69.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million 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 | $2.9 million | 205 | $65.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 203 | $69.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grants Administrator 712 Main Street Suite 3300, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 400-1170 |
| What to submit | Grant applications are processed online. To receive the link to the portal send email to foundationstrake.org. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Maximum of 1 grant application / calendar year, emphasis is local to houston, 501C3 organizations. Primary giving categories are catholic institutions, youth education high school and above, womens health pro life, free markets and indivdual liberty, houston civic and community, houston homeless and low income |
What Strake Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 176 | $3.0 million |
| Colorado | 5 | $127,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $121,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 3 | $26,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Inc | Our way of Proceeding Enhancement | $600,000 |
| St Piux X High School | Upgrade Football Field | $120,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Inc | Our way of Proceeding Enhancement | $100,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | Improving Health to the uninsured and medically underserved of Greater Houston | $80,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Camp Strake Improvement | $75,000 |
| Pontifical North American College | Corso Auditorium Renovation | $75,000 |
| Faith in Practiice | Funding Request for Surgical Teams 30th Anniversary Gala | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic Univ Students | Building a Generation of Moral and Faithful Leaders | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Foundation | Heart Institute | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Scholarship Gala | $35,000 |
| Camp Allen | Back to Nature Campaign | $30,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Delivering on the Fundamentals Education Freedom, Election Integrity, Secure Borders | $30,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Protecting Texas Border and Election Integrity | $30,000 |
| Angela House | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Central TX Fdn | Baylor Scott White NeuroHealth Institute | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese | Parsley Charity Golf Classic Benefitting Catholic Charities Building to Serve Campaign | $25,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Dinner Honoring Stan Marek | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School | Supporting Southeast Dallas Students to and Through College | $25,000 |
| Godfrey Fdn Cinema Therapy | A trauma survivor can gain control over their story and be able to control their memories and emotions. | $25,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | HARC 2024 Luncheon | $25,000 |
| Houston Tri-Delta Philanthropies Inc | 2025 The Sale | $25,000 |
| Magnolia School | Financial Aid Program | $25,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Memorial Hermann Advancing Health | $25,000 |
| Rotary Club of Houston Foundation | The Lombardi Award | $25,000 |
| Saint Louis University | The Heart of a SLU Education at UT-Austin | $25,000 |
| Shield Ranch Foundation | Camp El Ranchito | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | 2025 SVDP General Operations to Serve the Poor | $25,000 |
| SpringSpirit | Dues, Breakfast of Champions | $25,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Advancement Texas Proud Outdoor Traditions | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | General Operations Support | $25,000 |
| University Catholic Center | Campus Ministry through Truth, Beauty, Goodness | $25,000 |
| Amazing Place | Amazing Place Annual Dinner | $20,000 |
| American Values | Educating Christians on Life | $20,000 |
| Avda | To support safer homes for children to grow and thrive | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston Inc | Supporting Children from Trauma Neglect | $20,000 |
| Bridges to Life | 2024 Bridges to Life Projects | $20,000 |
| CarePartners | CarePartners Community Programming for Older Adults and Caregivers | $20,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Foster Care Program | $20,000 |
| Cathedral High School | Fiat Lux Let There by Light | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randall K Woodruff
- Diana D Hoover
- Robert S Parsley
- Melanie S Meeks
- Linda Johnson
- John S Parsley
- George W Strake III
- Stephen D Strake
- Kathy Covey
- Sharon McNearney
Questions people ask
Does Strake Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Strake Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Strake Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Randall K Woodruff (Exec Dir), Diana D Hoover (Vice President), Robert S Parsley (Secretary) and Melanie S Meeks (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Strake Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.