The Fant Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fant Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,000 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 | $442,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fant Foundation 1322 N Post Oak, Houston, TX 77055 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 316-1229 |
| What to submit | Please write to the fant foundation for application information and materials. |
| Restrictions | Awards for support and assistance are made to individuals on a nondiscriminatory basis and may be limited/restricted to specific purposes. |
What The Fant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $85,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $50,000 |
| Power for Parkinson's | General fund | $50,000 |
| Individual | Assistance with essential living expenses | $20,000 |
| Individual | Medical | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jana Fant Co New Process Steel
- Stephen Swan Co New Process Steel
- Richard E Fant Co New Process Steel
Questions people ask
Does The Fant Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Fant Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Fant Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jana Fant Co New Process Steel (Vice President), Stephen Swan Co New Process Steel (Treasurer/Secretary) and Richard E Fant Co New Process Steel (President).
What does The Fant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.