The Looper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Looper Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.1 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.1 million | 30 | $39.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 30 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
The Looper Foundation 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 Looper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $1.6 million |
| California | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 11 | $686,720 |
| Michigan | 2 | $375,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $135,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life | Staff Soul Care Initiative | $1.1 million |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Center for Spiritual Formation and Depree Center | $671,000 |
| Young Life | Discipleship Camps | $400,000 |
| Alongside Inc | Property Expansion | $300,000 |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc | Discipleship grant | $300,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Soul care | $200,000 |
| Living Water International | Staff Soul Care Grant | $150,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | Pastor Network Coaching | $135,000 |
| Eco | Ordination process grant | $125,000 |
| Eco | Ordination and mid-level pastor training | $125,000 |
| College Of Biblical Studies | Faculty and Staff Discipleship | $100,000 |
| His Father's Heart Ministries | General support | $100,000 |
| Living Water International | Flourish Program | $100,000 |
| Pulse Outreach | Pulse 100 Grant - Training Grant | $100,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute | Young Life next generation grant | $100,000 |
| Alongside Inc | Scholarship Grant | $75,000 |
| Young Life | Training Fund - International Trainers | $75,000 |
| College Of Biblical Studies | General Support | $70,000 |
| Crosswalk Center | Men's Discipleship Home Grant | $60,000 |
| Crosswalk Center | Women's Discipleship Home Grant | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Support of Military Families - Family Camp | $50,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | General support | $36,050 |
| Arizona Christian University | Faculty Spiritual Formation | $25,000 |
| Grace School of Theology | Discipleship grant | $25,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | Juvenile Justice Discipleship Program | $25,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Digital Silent Retreat | $15,720 |
| Young Life | Digital Silent Retreat | $15,000 |
| His Father's Heart Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | General support | $6,000 |
| Leighton Ford Ministries | Discipleship Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Looper
- Jeannie Lynn Able
- Doris Looper
- Tanya Jean Pitre
Questions people ask
Does The Looper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Looper Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs The Looper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry Looper (President), Jeannie Lynn Able (Vice President), Doris Looper (Secretary) and Tanya Jean Pitre (Treasurer).
What does The Looper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.