The Medallion Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Medallion Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $902,639. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$902,639
- Assets$93.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 89 | $75.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 96 | $93.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Medallion Foundation Inc 1407 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 654-0144 |
| What to submit | Prescribed information requests supplied to applicants |
What The Medallion Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 86 | $3.7 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $11,250 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hwy 71 Ranch | Charitable funding | $902,639 |
| Spring Spirit | Sponsor a child initiative | $400,000 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | Property purchase by pitner corporation | $350,000 |
| Donor Advised Fund | Charitable funding | $315,771 |
| Amazing Place | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Summerhouse Houston | New van | $100,000 |
| Vitaliving | Infrastructure system improvements activity center day program | $100,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Provide camping experience and testing for people with special needs | $88,500 |
| Vitaliving | Residential program - group home repairs/renovations | $65,000 |
| Western Academy | Purchase of properties near campus for student benefits. | $60,000 |
| Memorial Villages Police Foundation | Special traffic enforcement vehicle | $57,285 |
| Big Love Cancer Care Services | Cancer kids/family support in houston | $50,000 |
| Kid's Meals Inc | Provide food to children in poverty in houston | $50,000 |
| Sharpen Recovery | Scholarships for first month for under resourced clients | $50,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Texas | Patient & family support program | $46,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Replace light fixtures in children's homes | $35,000 |
| Fort Bend Family Promise | West day center new roof | $30,000 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | Camp periwinkle | $29,500 |
| A Shelter for Cancer Families | Replace bedroom flooring in the apartments | $28,400 |
| San Jose Clinic | Medical equipment | $27,000 |
| Career and Recovery Resources Inc | Provide resources and assistance to help people needing workforce, housing, and behavioral health services. | $25,000 |
| Halo House Foundation | Shuttle service | $25,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | House of tiny treasures educational program | $25,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Children's critical care fund | $25,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston | Tuition scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Bearesource for CPS Kids | Providing support and resources for abused, neglected, and at-risk children to become contributing and functioning members of their community. | $20,000 |
| El Centro de Corazon | Adult dental services for diabetic patients | $20,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | In-home respite care | $20,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Houston summer camp | $20,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | It switch upgrade | $20,000 |
| Wellsprings Village Inc | Onsite supportive services | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Family counseling program | $16,329 |
| Lone Star Community Health Center | Retinal screening device | $16,250 |
| Christus Foundation | Immunize for life program | $15,000 |
| Cypress Community | To provide senior living community | $15,000 |
| Dan's House of Hope | Housing program | $15,000 |
| Family Promise of Lake Houston | Wheels of change program | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Autism Care Educ | Raise funds to directly support and promote aba (applied behavior analysis) therapy, education, services and treatment for children with autism and their families. | $15,000 |
| Have Shears Will Travel | Fuel/maintenance for mobile salon | $15,000 |
| Home Aid Houston | Homeaid build program | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Pilegge
- Mark L Entmann
- Rod Scarborough
Questions people ask
Does The Medallion Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Medallion Foundation Inc give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Medallion Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Pilegge (Director), Mark L Entmann (Director) and Rod Scarborough (Director).
What does The Medallion Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.