The Freebird Foundation
Accepts applications
The Freebird Foundation is a private foundation in Bellaire, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $670,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$670,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,000 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 | $175,000 | 4 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 4 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $670,000 | 5 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Curtis W Huff President 4925 Linden Street, Bellaire, TX 77401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 907-0674 |
| What to submit | There is no specific form required for grant purposes |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The freebird foundation will only consider grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. Any requests for grants should be focused on projects aimed at serving the poor and underprivileged, promoting social justice and peace, education and the arts. |
What The Freebird Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $640,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Food Bank | Capital campaign for new facility | $400,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Towards houston food bank's general operations | $100,000 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Towards houston ballet's education and community engagement programs | $80,000 |
| Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Toward birth to two program | $60,000 |
| Youth Heartline | Toward creating a safer and better life for vulnerable chidlren and families in the community | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtis W Huff
- Lori M Gallagher
- Terrence R Kamm
Questions people ask
Does The Freebird Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does The Freebird Foundation give?
$670,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Freebird Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Curtis W Huff (Director, President), Lori M Gallagher (Director, Secretary) and Terrence R Kamm (Director).
What does The Freebird Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.