The Favrot Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Favrot Fund is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $104,400. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$104,400
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
15% 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 | $1.0 million | 22 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 22 | $16.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 20 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
The Favrot 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.
What The Favrot Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $560,000 |
| California | 6 | $304,400 |
| New York | 2 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Museum of Art | The mission of the museum is to inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of art. The purpose of this grant is twofold: $100,000, which represents the 3rd installment of a 5-year/$500,000 grant, is to support the renovation project; and $4,400 to support "art alive" the annual fund raiser for the museum, specifically "bloom bash." | $104,400 |
| CMC Foundation of Central Texas Aka Dell Children's Foundation | Cmc foundation of central texas provides fundraising support for dell children's medical center, a member of ascension texas/ascension seaton, which is the largest nonprofit health system in the u.s. Dell children's mission is to provide excellent care to all children who come to austin, tx for treatment regardless of a familys ability to pay. The purpose of the grant is the final installment of a 3-year total $250,000 grant to assist in establishing the first endowed nursing fund within the texas center for pediatric and congenital heart disease at dell children's establishing the amy greenwood hemingway endowed professorship in cardiac advanced practice nursing. | $100,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | Forever balboa park provides expertise, advocacy and resources to envision, enhance and sustain balboa park for all visitors in partnership with the city of san diego. This is the 3rd installment of a 3-year $300,000 total grant to be disbursed at $100,000 per year; each installment to be applied 1) $50,000 to support botanical building and gardens operations; and $50,000 towards general operational support. | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts | The college of liberal arts teaches students to think critically and independently so they can thrive in the world beyond the campus. The college is dedicated to promoting cutting edge research that helps people better understand human history, society, and culture. The purpose of this 3rd installment of a 4-year $250,000 total grant is to establish and endow the "favrot fellowship in history." | $100,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation | The glenwood cemetery historic preservation foundation was formed in 1999 to raise funds for the preservation of historic glenwood cemetery (1871) to pay for tree and landscape maintenance, repairs and restoration of historic monuments, and special projects like erosion control. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding as follows: $50,000 towards funding for section g-1's new permanent sheet retaining wall; and $10,000 for general maintenance. | $60,000 |
| Imidido Project FBO Heart and Sole Africa | The mission of heart and sole africa is to eradicate prodoconiosis (podo), a non-infectious, tropical lymphoedema caused by many years of barefoot contact with red clay soil of volcanic origin in highland tropical regions, through compassionate service, health education, and community empowerment. The purpose of this 3rd installment of a 3-year total $150,000 grant is to help fund heart and sole africa's continuing efforts to focus on upscaling services in rwanda while designing a successful podo prevention and treatment model to expand podo services in other endemic countries with the ultimate goal of complete integration in existing healthcare systems to support the shared vision of "a world without podo." | $50,000 |
| Levanta Ministries | Levanta ministries serves communities in the dominican republic in 3 main areas: educational programs; community assistance; and spiritual needs. It operates through 12 paid staff (acting as teachers, bible study leaders, community activities assistants, an artisan program leader, and a housekeeper/cook), a 5-member volunteer u.s.-based board of directors, a local 7-member volunteer board of directors, and more than 20 additional volunteers in the dr. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to the existing basketball program allowing levanta ministries to employ a levanta staff member, hire a coach, fund tournaments and basketball camps, provide transportation, and purchase necessary equipment such as basketballs, jerseys, shoes, etc. | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | The objective of the mfa is to serve all people by pursuing excellence in art through collection, exhibition, and education by bringing art into the everyday life of all houstonians. The purpose of the grant is to assist in funding the 2025-26 exhibition: "the arts at the time of trajan; 98-117 ad." | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | The museum collects, conserves, and exhibits visual arts, supports research and promotes education in visual cultures around the globe and across history. The purpose of the grant is to support the public programs related to the reopening of the museum's michael rockefeller wing in april 2025. | $50,000 |
| The National Trust for Historic Preservation | The national trust is dedicated to conserving the architectural and cultural history of the united states. The purpose of this grant is (1) $30,000 to augment the jaf fund for historic preservation; and (2) $20,000 for the 2025 "past forward" annual nthp conference. | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | The nature conservancy is a global science-based non-governmental organization with a mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Across the globe tnc's preserves and conservation projects serve as field labs for developing the best ways to protect land, water and wildlife. The purpose of the grant is to support approximately half of tnc's operational budget for texas hill country land protection and land stewardship for 2025. The remaining funds will be raised from private donors throughout the state. | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Doctors without borders brings medical care and emergency humanitarian relief to areas and populations in crises. The purpose of the grant is to provide funds for the emergency relief fund to provide medical and humanitarian aid to countries in crisis due to war or natural disaster. | $40,000 |
| The Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | The ucsb foundation manages funds to support the educational mission and programs of the university of california, santa barbara. The purpose of the grant is to provide funds to support the graduate enrichment fund which supports students in the department of history of art & architecture with research monies to advance their professional development. | $40,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | The objective of ut health science center is to educate health science professionals to discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences and the best practices in clinical care and public health. The purpose of the grant is to provide discretionary funds to benefit the ut houston institute for aging. | $40,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | The mission of the hill country alliance is to bring together an ever-expanding alliance of groups throughout a multi-county region of central texas with the long-term objective of preserving open spaces, water supply, water quality, and the unique character of the texas hill country. The purpose of the grant is to support the pedernales river basin with both flagship and novel projects that bridge their programs strengths to sustain watershed health through landowner outreach and education, convening partners, and filling key gaps. | $25,000 |
| Longneck Manor Conservation Foundation | The mission of longneck manor (lnm) is to save endangered species in their natural ranges by educating and inspiring guests to care and to demonstrate positive behavior change for the conservation of all wildlife and wild places. Connecting more people with animals and nature is a proven formula for successfully combatting an ever-growing nature deficit disorder. The purpose of this 2nd installment of a 3-year total $100,000 grant is to assist in funding production costs for the donor packages for the $5 million legacy campaign; travel to meet with prospective donors; and to expand support for rhino and giraffe conservation. | $25,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | The old globes mission is to preserve, strengthen, and advance theater and provide an environment for the growth and education of theater professionals and the community at large. The purpose of the grant is to support the arts engagement program for young people. | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | The san diego zoo wildlife alliance (sdzwa) has two missions: (1) to feature wildlife in its native habitat at the zoo and safari park; and (2) to conserve wildlife throughout the world with worldclass research and assistance. The purpose of the grant is to help in reintroducing the giant panda back into the wild. | $25,000 |
| Hope Stone Inc | The objective of hope stone is to use innovative performance art to improve and strengthen the lives of at risk children in the greater houston community. The purpose of the grant is to provide operating funds for the program named "the hope project." | $10,000 |
| The David's Harp Foundation | The foundation supports a program that uses the platform of music and media production to earn mentoring relationships with underserved youth. The purpose of the grant is to subsidize the innovative programs of david's harp to empower youth through relationships, creativity, and professional independence. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence Favrot
- Romelia Favrot
- Leo M Favrot
- Jeanette F Peterson
- Lenior M Josey
Questions people ask
Does The Favrot Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Favrot Fund give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Favrot Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurence Favrot (President/Trustee), Romelia Favrot (Treasurer/Trustee), Leo M Favrot (Trustee) and Jeanette F Peterson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Favrot Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.