The 3E Foundation’s recent giving is strongly focused on local Houston institutions, with a dominant commitment to K-12 charter education—specifically a very large, unrestricted gift to KIPP. Smaller, general‑operating grants to youth development and a local hospital suggest secondary interest in out‑of‑school youth services and community health. Overall the foundation appears to prioritize direct, unrestricted support to neighborhood organizations that serve children and families in Houston.
Highly concentrated giving: one very large, unrestricted grant to a single core grantee (KIPP) alongside a couple of much smaller general‑operating gifts. Local, operational support rather than project‑restricted funding; few grantees overall.
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Notable grantees: KIPP, Boys and Girls Club, The Houston Methodist
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP | HOUSTON, TX | $544,660 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | HOUSTON, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATION |
| THE HOUSTON METHODIST | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATION |
KIPP
$544,660GENERAL OPERATION
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
$7,500GENERAL OPERATION
THE HOUSTON METHODIST
$5,000GENERAL OPERATION