The Mary H Cain Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mary H Cain Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $850,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.5 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$87.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
19% 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 | $1.4 million | 19 | $77.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 21 | $87.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret W Weaver 8 Greenway Plaza Suite 606, Houston, TX 77046 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 840-7896 |
| What to submit | The mary h. Cain foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization incorporated in the state of Texas in 2007 was founded to provide financial support to primarily local houston charitable and educational organizations. Your request for funding should be submitted as a formal proprosal. Please do not use presentation binders, report covers, display binders or folders. The proposal should be concise, clearly written, and include the following: * a detailed explanation of the purpose and objectives of the proposed project or activity. A brief history of the organization and those of whome it serves. Please include the community need for the project. *a most recent audited financial statement, a current and itemized annual budget for your organization, and project budget if applicable. Please include the amount needed for the entire project and the amount of the grant you are requesting. * please contact the office for additional requirements. |
| Deadlines | The deadline for proposals is the first day of the month prior to the month of board meeting. |
| Restrictions | All inquiries and grant proposals for non-proft organizations are welcomed and reviewed equally. Final dispostion of all proposals is made at meetings of the foundation's board of trustees, usually in may and december of each year. |
What The Mary H Cain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $2.9 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $320,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $230,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Unrestricted | $850,000 |
| Tirr Foundation | Unrestricted | $850,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $450,000 |
| Health Services District of Kershaw County | Unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Texas Innocence Network | Unrestricted | $210,000 |
| Avery County Schools Education Fund | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Surry Community College Foundation | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| TLR Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Sheldon Independent School District | Unrestricted | $95,000 |
| The Goodness Web Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Humble Isd Athletics | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Splendora Isd | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Institute for the Public Trust | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Atascocita High School | Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Forrest General Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Humble Isd Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Atascocita Middle School | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Weaver
- Lucy Hanes Chatham
- Pamela Lynn Woods
Questions people ask
Does The Mary H Cain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline for proposals is the first day of the month prior to the month of board meeting..
How much does The Mary H Cain Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Mary H Cain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Weaver (Chairman, President), Lucy Hanes Chatham (Director) and Pamela Lynn Woods (Secretary, Treasurer).
What does The Mary H Cain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.