Van Wie Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Wie Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $15,000. 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$98,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $101,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $101,000 | 21 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 24 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Van Wie 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.
What Van Wie Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $53,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Houston | To support programs which engage, educate and empower low-income youth to improve their chances of achieving and sustaining academic and economic success. | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | To support the mission to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with jesus christ and his church. | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To support the mission to preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. | $6,000 |
| Team the Evangelical Alliance Missi | To support the mission to partner with the global church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches to the glory of god. | $6,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | For assistance to distribute meals to houston's indigent families. | $5,000 |
| Faith in Practice | To improve the physical, spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in guatemala through short-term surgical, medical and dental mission trips and health-related educational programs. | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | To support the jackson school of geosciences educational programs | $5,000 |
| Camp Ozark Foundation | To provide positive, values-based summer camp experience and year-round ministry and mentoring of children regardless of wealth status. | $5,000 |
| Young Life Mission Services | To support the mission to introduce adolescents to jesus christ and help them grow in their faith. | $5,000 |
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | To create disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of the world. | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | To provide meals and assistance in distributing meals to the capital area's indigent families. | $5,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | To support programs in the community through the dr. Paul edwin potter geology fund. | $4,000 |
| Open Door Mission | To provide a christ-centered refuge for men in crisis; providing healing through holistic care and authentic community, and offering hope through restoration and second chances. | $3,500 |
| Jerusalem Peacebuilders Inc | To support programs which focus on uniting israeli, palestinian and american youth and adults and providing them with opportunities and skills they need to become future leaders for peace in the global community. | $2,500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | To support the mission to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | To provide a place to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge in educating the next generation of global citizens and promote a culture of broad inquiry. | $2,500 |
| Mexico Medical Missions | To support programs which provide an excellent level of integrated health care to the indigenous people of the sierra madre of mexico, thereby proclaiming the transforming love of jesus christ | $2,000 |
| Jill's House | To provide families support in raising kids with intellectual disabilities with short-term respite care in the dc metro area and around the country. | $2,000 |
| Foster the Family | To create a foster care system where the families welcoming children are surrounded and supported by the church and community surrounding them to allow a sense of belonging and healing for vulnerable children. | $2,000 |
| Bayou City Blessings | To mobilize local community and resources to provide food on weekends and during school breaks for houston children who might otherwise go hungry; and to raise awareness of childhood hunger by building community and establishing relationships with educational partners. | $1,500 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | To support efforts to maintain and care for hermann park, a 445-acre urban park in the heart of houston, texas | $1,000 |
| St John's School | To support faculty salaries and professional development, financial aid and technology, and the arts, athletic and music programs of the school. | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fu | To foster the conservation of virginia piedmont's open spaces and rural landscapes through supporting sustainability of equestrian and sporting hounds activities. | $1,000 |
| University of Houston Charter Schoo | To provide a transformational learning model of high quality instruction in a safe and motivating environment using research-based best practices, which allows young houston students to experience academic, emotional, and social success. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A van Wie
- Katherine R van Wie
- Matthew C van Wie
- Sara H van Wie
Questions people ask
Does Van Wie Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Wie Family Foundation give?
$98,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Van Wie Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William A van Wie (Trustee), Katherine R van Wie (Trustee), Matthew C van Wie (Trustee) and Sara H van Wie (Trustee).
What does Van Wie Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.