The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation
Accepts applications
The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.0 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.0 million
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$432 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.0 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9.3 million | 89 | $368 million |
| 2023 | $14.0 million | 110 | $396 million |
| 2024 | $14.0 million | 119 | $432 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Gaston 611 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 633-3202 |
| What to submit | Electronic submission of requests through online system which can be accessed on the foundation's website at www.hw-foundation.com. IRS tax status, organizational history & governance, financial, and other requested specific information required. |
| Restrictions | Purpose or use restrictions are imposed. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 116 | $13.8 million |
| Michigan | 2 | $103,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The TSTC Foundation | To construct an education building for tstc fort bend | $1.3 million |
| City of Richmond | Hike & bike trail & drainage improvements along clay street & second street in north richmond | $1.1 million |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Provide quality healthcare to fort bend cty indigent & purchase equipment to provide quality care | $1.0 million |
| Fort Bend Family Health Center (DBA Accesshealth) | For general operating support | $750,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | To renovate and expand the t.w. Davis YMCA located in richmond | $500,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | To open a class-a pharmacy in richmond to serve those who are uninsured | $484,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Mamie george community ctr operations for low-income families & vulnerable populations in fort bend cty | $440,330 |
| Houston Galveston Institute | Mental health counseling programs in richmond and lamar cisd | $403,400 |
| Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center | General operations & endow the loise henderson wessendorff chair at the institute | $325,000 |
| Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Lcisd | For school security | $325,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Repair sanctuary foundation & renovate sanctuary space & outside surrounding property | $320,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | After school /summer & senior wellness programs, & programs for families in lcisd blue track apartments | $282,759 |
| Fort Bend Family Promise | For general operations | $278,100 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest | Richmond bilingual fellows program to recruit, train, & deploy lpc interns | $258,419 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc | For exterior drainage remediation at the richmond club | $250,000 |
| Fort Bend County Women's Center | To expand rio bend youth center by remodeling maintenance garage to create 5,056 sq. Ft. Of space | $250,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | For staff, training & awareness, & to strengthen family engagement & reunification | $225,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Repair the sanctuary foundation & renovate sanctuary space & outside surrounding property | $217,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc | To support the operations and programming of the richmond-rosenberg club | $200,000 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension | For long acres ranch educational endeavors directed by dr. Jim cathey | $165,000 |
| Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse Inc | For operation of adult substance use disorder treatment program & youth prevention services | $150,000 |
| Rosenberg Railroad Museum | To relocate two heritage rail cars and develop an interdisciplinary education program | $150,000 |
| Texana Center | Direct care workers in the intellectual & developmental disability provider svcs division | $150,000 |
| Attack Poverty | For general operations | $128,000 |
| Attack Poverty | For general operations | $120,000 |
| Children's Museum Houston | For bilingual family engagement events and related programming at 21 schools in lcisd | $116,000 |
| Family Life and Community Resource Center | For general operating support | $112,500 |
| Castle Cares Community Ministries Inc | For electrical repairs and flooring replacement | $101,000 |
| Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Lcisd | To support programming for the innovative school day at pink elementary | $100,350 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | For staff, training & awareness, & to strengthen family engagement & reunification | $100,000 |
| City of Rosenberg | General operating support of rosenberg animal control & shelter lifesaving safety net program | $100,000 |
| Fort Bend County Women's Center | To support survivors of domestic abuse | $100,000 |
| Fort Bend Family Promise | For drawings and plats to construct 11 housing units on the west campus | $100,000 |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels | For general operating support | $100,000 |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels | To construct additional kitchen space and an administrative building | $100,000 |
| Morton Cemetery Association | For general support | $100,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Romane memorial endowed scholarship for rural veterinary practice in memory of dr charles mcdonald | $100,000 |
| The TSTC Foundation | For scholarships to students attending texas state technical college fort bend | $100,000 |
| Gratia Plena | Mental health counseling for richmond, rosenberg and fulshear residents | $98,000 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension | For long acres ranch educational endeavors directed by dr. Jim cathey | $96,250 |
Officers and trustees
- J Robinson
- C McDonald
- J Moore
- B Jones
- L Ward
- B Bleil
- S Deleery
- W Robertson
Questions people ask
Does The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation give?
$14.0 million in tax year 2024, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Robinson (Chairman of Board), C McDonald (President), J Moore (Secretary / Legal) and B Jones (Cfo) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.