The Postl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Postl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $543,800 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$543,800
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$235,488
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,400 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $331,100 | 13 | $232,068 |
| 2024 | $460,400 | 15 | $209,939 |
| 2025 | $543,800 | 12 | $235,488 |
How to apply
The Postl Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $543,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | 01/10/254031042911charitable purposes only | $200,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | 11/28/25 & 04/04/2540319393461 4031287770charitable purposes only | $121,000 |
| Good Reason Houston | 01/07/25 & 08/18/254031030783 4031635306charitable purposes only | $57,500 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation | 11/28/25 & 03/04/254031939517 4031194646charitable purposes only | $33,750 |
| Foundation for Jones Hall | 11/28/254031939516charitable purposes only | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | 09/17/25 & 03/04/254031713568 4031194729charitable purposes only | $25,000 |
| Holdsworth Center | 04/04/254031287815charitable purposes only | $23,000 |
| Houston Zoo | 09/17/254031713724charitable purposes only | $22,950 |
| Performing Arts Houston | 02/07/254031126934charitable purposes only | $11,000 |
| Rice University | 01/07/254031030641charitable purposes only | $10,000 |
| Ewi of Houston | 11/28/25 & 03/04/254031939165 4031194640charitable purposes only | $9,600 |
| Reach Unlimited | 09/24/25check # 1140charitable purposes only | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James J Postl
- Beverly A Postl
- Erin Postl
- Jennifer Boston
Questions people ask
Does The Postl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Postl Family Foundation give?
$543,800 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs The Postl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James J Postl (Pre/Director As Needed), Beverly A Postl (Sec/Director As Needed), Erin Postl (Director-As Needed) and Jennifer Boston (Director-As Needed).