Townes G Pressler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Townes G Pressler Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$177,531
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $119,974 the year before.
100% 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 | $100,000 | 1 | $271,787 |
| 2024 | $119,974 | 4 | $173,067 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $177,531 |
How to apply
Townes G Pressler 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 Townes G Pressler Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Finger Youth Benefit | To raise funding to support local youth activities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry P Smith
- Townes G Pressler Jr
- Molly P Lamme
- Townes G Pressler
Questions people ask
Does Townes G Pressler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Townes G Pressler Foundation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Townes G Pressler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry P Smith (Trustee), Townes G Pressler Jr (Trustee), Molly P Lamme (Trustee) and Townes G Pressler (Trustee).
What does Townes G Pressler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.