Waggoners Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Waggoners Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,575 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$159,575
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $162,000 | 8 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 7 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $159,575 | 6 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Waggoners 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 Waggoners Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $9,575 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willie Brown PTA | Running Track | $40,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Northwest Assitance Ministries | 15555 Kuykendahl Rd | $25,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | P O Box 1000 Dept 142 | $25,000 |
| Individual | 2900 Rocky Point Drive | $25,000 |
| Bergman Elementary School | School Equipment | $9,575 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Quisenberry
- Marjorie J Waggoner
- Liz A Quisenberry
- Katherine A Fleck
- Blake W Quisenberry
Questions people ask
Does Waggoners Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waggoners Foundation give?
$159,575 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Waggoners Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Quisenberry (Executive Administrator), Marjorie J Waggoner (President), Liz A Quisenberry (Vice President) and Katherine A Fleck (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Waggoners Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.