The Fondren Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fondren Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $13.0 million and the largest $13.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$13.0 million
- Largest grant$13.0 million
- Assets$297 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.8 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10.8 million | 1 | $225 million |
| 2023 | $11.8 million | 1 | $267 million |
| 2024 | $13.0 million | 1 | $297 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Fondren Foundation 712 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | fondren_foundation@jpmorgan.com |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $13.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement 14 | See attached | $13.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Fondren
- David M Underwood Jr
- Harper B Trammell
- Ann Gordon Trammell
- Lynda Knapp Underwood
- R Edwin Allday
- Michael E Hanson Jr
- Laura Trammell Baird
- Leland T Fondren
- Walter W Fondren IV
- Marie Fondren Hall
- Catherine Underwood Murray
- Ellanor Allday Beard
- Celia Whitfield Crank
- Bentley B Fondren
Questions people ask
Does The Fondren Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Fondren Foundation give?
$13.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $13.0 million.
Who runs The Fondren Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert E Fondren (Chrmn,admin), David M Underwood Jr (Secr,admin C), Harper B Trammell (Admin Comm T) and Ann Gordon Trammell (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.