The Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $440,000 | 4 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 5 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 4 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
The Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.5 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fondation Jerome Seydoux-Pathe | General supportgeneral supportgeneral support | $1.5 million |
| Rothko Chapel | General support | $15,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Film series | $15,000 |
| Library of Congress | Digital and motion picture department | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francois Letaconnoux
- Molly K Wurzer
- Denise M Stoner
Questions people ask
Does The Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Francois Letaconnoux (Director, President), Molly K Wurzer (Director,secretary-Treas.) and Denise M Stoner (Director, Vice President).