TotalEnergies USA Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TotalEnergies USA Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$169,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $199,735 the year before.
90% of its 2025 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 | $155,150 | 1 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $199,735 | 4 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $169,000 | 11 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
TotalEnergies USA 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 TotalEnergies USA Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $76,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $29,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $24,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Future of STEM Scholars | General Fund | $24,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Parternship | General Fund | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Fund | $20,000 |
| National Park Trust | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Mind Research Institute | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center | General Fund | $10,500 |
| 911 Day | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Texas Conservation Fund | General Fund | $5,500 |
| Feeding America | General Fund | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francois Good
- Marc-Antoine Pignon
- Alexander Adotevi
- Celia Macdonald
- Erin Dyer
- Todd Lee
- Kunle Olowu
- William V Howard
- Tiffany Goodwin
Questions people ask
Does TotalEnergies USA Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TotalEnergies USA Foundation give?
$169,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs TotalEnergies USA Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Francois Good (Director), Marc-Antoine Pignon (Director), Alexander Adotevi (Director & Vice President) and Celia Macdonald (Director & President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does TotalEnergies USA Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and environment and conservation.