Who funds Stages?
18 private foundations reported grants to Stages in Houston, Texas totaling $1.1 million across 21 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Meadows Foundation Inc, with $251,300.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders18
- Grants reported21
- Total received$1.1 million
- Funders taking applications9
Foundations that fund Stages
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward support for collaborative early-career theater training and mentoring programs in Houston | 2 | $251,300 |
| Star Foundation | To support their year-round series of shows and providing meaningful employment for hundreds of houston performers, creators, writers, musicians, technicians, and staff. | 1 | $200,000 |
| The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | 1 | $150,000 |
| Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation | General support | 1 | $100,000 |
| Houston Endowment Inc | General Operating Support | 1 | $100,000 |
| Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | 1 | $87,627 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | 1 | $80,000 |
| Vivian L Smith Foundation | General operations | 3 | $35,000 |
| Sterling-Turner Foundation | General support | 1 | $25,000 |
| The William Stamps Farish Fund | Program support | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family Foundation | Program support | 1 | $12,500 |
| The Vaughn Foundation | General | 1 | $10,000 |
| Strake Foundation | 2023-2024 Season Education Operating | 1 | $5,000 |
| Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation | Towards support of general operations. | 1 | $2,500 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | 1400 | 1 | $1,400 |
| Amica Companies Foundation | General purpose | 1 | $600 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | General support | 1 | $100 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | General support | 1 | $39 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Stages gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Houston. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Stages?
Meadows Foundation Inc, Star Foundation, The Brown Foundation Inc, Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation and Houston Endowment Inc, and 13 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Stages get from foundations?
$1.1 million in 21 reported grants from 18 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
The Brown Foundation Inc, Houston Endowment Inc, Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation, The Shubert Foundation Inc and Vivian L Smith Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.