The Terry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Terry Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.5 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1.6 million and the largest $4.1 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$22.5 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1.6 million
- Largest grant$4.1 million
- Assets$492 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.5 million | 14 | $501 million |
| 2024 | $22.5 million | 13 | $492 million |
How to apply
The Terry 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Terry Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $22.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships for 183 Terry Scholars | $4.1 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 190 Terry Scholars | $3.7 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 74 Terry Scholars | $2.2 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 70 Terry Scholars | $2.0 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 74 Terry Scholars | $1.8 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 73 Terry Scholars | $1.6 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 69 Terry Scholars | $1.6 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 72 Terry Scholars | $1.6 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 67 Terry Scholars | $1.5 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 53 Terry Scholars | $1.1 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 75 Terry Scholars | $1.1 million |
| Individual | Scholarships for 1 Terry Scholar | $10,450 |
| The Terry Scholars Fund | Administrative expenses | $5,106 |
Officers and trustees
- Yvonne R Moody
- Brian G Yarbrough
- Blair Abernathy
- Kristin K Eschbach
- Brian K Carroll
- Kathryn E Flowers
- Scott A Grass
- Brandy C Horton
- Dr Elizabeth R Keeler
- R Carter Overton III
- Kim A Pekar
- Randall B Skiles
- Bonnie R Southerland
- Jeffrey C Stichler
Questions people ask
Does The Terry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Terry Foundation give?
$22.5 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1.6 million.
Who runs The Terry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yvonne R Moody (President/CEO/Director), Brian G Yarbrough (Chair/Director), Blair Abernathy (CFO/VP/Treasurer/Sec) and Kristin K Eschbach (Cio) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Terry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.