Wayne Duddlesten Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $4.1 million. 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$7.4 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$4.1 million
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12.5 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.5 million | 44 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 35 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Wayne Duddlesten 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wayne Duddlesten Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $4.1 million |
| Texas | 27 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 2 | $700,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | General use | $4.1 million |
| Prageru | General use | $500,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | General use | $300,000 |
| Communities in Schools Houston | General use | $300,000 |
| Constituting America Inc | General use | $200,000 |
| Foundation for Liberty & Greatness | General use | $200,000 |
| The Honor Foundation | General use | $150,000 |
| Spring Spirit | General use | $105,000 |
| Blinn College Foundation | General use | $100,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | General use | $100,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | General use | $100,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center | General use | $100,000 |
| Emerge Fellowship | General use | $100,000 |
| National Santa Gertrudis Youth Foundation | General use | $100,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship | General use | $100,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | General use | $100,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | General use | $100,000 |
| American First Legal | General use | $75,000 |
| Next Op | General use | $60,000 |
| Episcopal High School | General use | $50,000 |
| Grove City College | General use | $50,000 |
| Lonestar Flight Museum | General use | $50,000 |
| Prepared 4 Life DBA Lemonade Day | General use | $50,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | General use | $50,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center Institute | General use | $45,000 |
| Carry the Load | General use | $30,000 |
| Rise School of Houston | General use | $30,000 |
| Round Top Family Library | General use | $30,000 |
| The Beacon | General use | $30,000 |
| Arts for Rural Texas Aka Art Guild of Fayetteville | General use | $25,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | General use | $25,000 |
| James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts Aka Round Top Festival | General use | $20,000 |
| Remind Inc | General use | $20,000 |
| Stoney Creek Foundation | General use | $20,000 |
| Project Joy & Hope of Texas | General use | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Duddlesten
- Charles McMahen
- Robert Paddock
- David Kantorczyk
- William Randall
Questions people ask
Does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Wayne Duddlesten Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Duddlesten (Director, President), Charles McMahen (Director, Vice President), Robert Paddock (Director,vice President, Treasurer) and David Kantorczyk (Director, Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.