To provide world-class pediatric care, advance pediatric research and education, and improve the health and well-being of children and families.
Texas Children's Hospital’s largest recent grants are repeated $7 million awards to TCH Pediatric Associates Inc for indigent care support, showing a strong commitment to free pediatric healthcare. That same pattern sits alongside support for pediatric-adjacent services and community-facing programs, including Camp for All, Houston Parks Board, and Ronald McDonald House Houston. The foundation’s giving reflects a hospital-linked funder that backs direct care, family support, and local organizations serving children and caregivers. The grant list also shows attention to education and access. Cristo Rey Work Study Program received grants in two consecutive years, and the foundation has supported the Junior League of Houston across multiple years. Other awards reach organizations tied to public events, recreation, and civic life, such as Hermann Park Conservancy, the Houston Zoo, and the Sports Authority Foundation. Across these examples, Texas Children's Hospital appears to fund a mix of operating support, event sponsorship, and program support rather than a single narrow grant type.
In pediatric healthcare, Texas Children's Hospital gave $7 million to TCH Pediatric Associates Inc for indigent care support in 2025, following another $7 million award in 2024 for the same purpose. That makes free care for indigent pediatric patients a clear throughline in the recent record. The foundation also funds family and community supports around children’s health. Ronald McDonald House Houston received $157,500 in 2025 for general support, while March of Dimes received $80,000 in 2025 for general support and had an $85,000 event sponsorship in 2024. Camp for All was awarded $2.25 million in 2025 for general support, tying the foundation to recreation and respite for children and families. In education and workforce-linked youth support, Cristo Rey Work Study Program received $143,570 in 2025 for general support after a $72,900 grant in 2023. The foundation also backed the Junior League of Houston with $120,000 in 2025 for general support.
Texas Children's Hospital’s typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent file also includes a small set of very large awards. The recipient list shows repeat support across multiple years for organizations such as TCH Pediatric Associates Inc, Ronald McDonald House Houston, and Junior League of Houston, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a pure DAF provider and also makes program-related investments. The grant record includes general support, event sponsorship, and project support.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$30K
MARK A WALLACE
BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR & CEO ALL YEAR / PRESIDENT THROUGH 1/7/24
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Giving is highly concentrated in Texas: 85% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Texas is also the top state by grant count. Houston appears repeatedly in the recipient list, including Houston Parks Board, Hermann Park Conservancy, AHF - AIDS Foundation Houston, March of Dimes, and Houston Zoo Inc. Other Texas locations include The Woodlands through The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Outside Texas, the file shows one recipient in Indianapolis, Indiana: Qtego Fundraising Services.
The recent grants show support for pediatric healthcare, family support, youth and recreation, and community events. Examples include TCH Pediatric Associates Inc for indigent care support, Camp for All for general support, Houston Parks Board for general support, and Sports Authority Foundation for event sponsorship.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including TCH Pediatric Associates Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Ronald McDonald House Houston in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Junior League of Houston in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That points to sustained relationships with some grantees.
The grant-size distribution centers at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards, including multiple $7 million grants and a $2.25 million grant.
The foundation gives most often in Texas, and 85% of its grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Houston is the most visible city in the recipient list, with many grants to organizations there.
The recent grants include general support, event sponsorship, direct service funding, and program or project support. The list also shows examples of support tied to specific events, such as festival and run sponsorships, alongside unrestricted general support.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCH Pediatric Associates Inc | — | $7,000,000 | 2025 | Indigent Care Support |
| Camp for All | — | $2,250,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Houston Parks Board | — | $1,500,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Ronald McDonald House Houston | — | $157,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Cristo Rey Work Study Program | — | $143,570 | 2025 | General Support |
| Junior League of Houston | — | $120,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| American Heart Association - AHA | — | $100,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Texans For Lawsuit Reform | — | $100,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| March of Dimes | — | $80,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Houston Food Bank | — | $80,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | — | $69,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Sports in Action LLC | — | $60,638 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Texas Medical Center Orchestra | — | $50,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Compassionate Touch | — | $50,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | — | $46,250 | 2025 | General Support |
| Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation | — | $40,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Easter Seals Greater Houston | — | $40,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Epilepsy Foundation | — | $35,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Children's Cancer Association | — | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work | — | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Kids' Meals | — | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services | — | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| AFP - Association for Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston | — | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Texas Children's Urgent Care | — | $29,785 | 2025 | General Support |
| Houston Children's Charity | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Health Museum | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Brookwood Community | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Smile Train | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| AIDS Foundation Houston | — | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| World Affairs Council of Greater Houston | — | $20,001 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | — | $20,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Lifeline Chaplaincy | — | $20,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | — | $20,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Nora's Home | — | $18,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| American Cancer Society | — | $17,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Communities in Schools-SEHC Inc | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| VICTORY Houston Inc | — | $15,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| The Center for Health Policy (CHP) - Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy | — | $15,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Men of Distinction | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Alzheimer's Association | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Communities in Schools of Brazoria County Inc | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Joe Niekro Foundation | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| United Negro College Fund | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Make-A-Wish | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Faris Foundation | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Blue Bird Circle | — | $15,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| The Children's Assessment Center (CAC) | — | $15,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto | — | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
TCH Pediatric Associates Inc
$7,000,000Indigent Care Support
Cristo Rey Work Study Program
$143,570General Support
General Support
Texans For Lawsuit Reform
$100,000General Support
Sports in Action LLC
$60,638Event Sponsorship
Texas Medical Center Orchestra
$50,000General Support
Compassionate Touch
$50,000Event Sponsorship
Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation
$40,000Event Sponsorship
Epilepsy Foundation
$35,000General Support
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
$30,000General Support
AFP - Association for Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston
$30,000General Support
Texas Children's Urgent Care
$29,785General Support
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
$20,001General Support
Lifeline Chaplaincy
$20,000General Support
Communities in Schools-SEHC Inc
$15,000General Support
VICTORY Houston Inc
$15,000Event Sponsorship
Event Sponsorship
Men of Distinction
$15,000General Support
Communities in Schools of Brazoria County Inc
$15,000General Support
The Joe Niekro Foundation
$15,000General Support
The Faris Foundation
$15,000General Support