Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati
Preselected recipients only
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $182,006 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $83,334. 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$182,006
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$83,334
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was down from $336,093 the year before.
82% of its 2024 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 | $336,093 | 3 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $182,006 | 11 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati 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 Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $157,006 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kinkaid School | General charitable purpose | $83,334 |
| Grace Church - the Roaring Fork | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Fresh Arts | General charitable purpose | $10,900 |
| The Council on Recovery | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Vets Inc | General charitable purpose | $5,272 |
| Bo's Place | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter M Mischer Jr
- Leila W Mischer
- Lawson W Mischer
- Morgan M Warth
Questions people ask
Does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati give?
$182,006 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati?
Its 2024 filing lists Walter M Mischer Jr (President & Director), Leila W Mischer (VP, Secretary & Director), Lawson W Mischer (Director) and Morgan M Warth (Director).
What does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.