The George Foundation is a deeply place-based funder anchored in Fort Bend County and Greater Houston, with a strong preference for organizations that serve the county’s families across education, health, and human services. Its giving shows a clear commitment to long-term community infrastructure: scholarships and higher education pathways, local healthcare access, domestic violence and child welfare services, youth development, and historic/civic institutions tied to the George Ranch legacy. It also appears to support a network of repeat grantees through multiple grants over time, suggesting sustained partnerships rather than one-off awards.
Highly concentrated, relationship-based giving with many repeat grantees and multi-year support; combines large scholarship commitments and capital/operating grants for core local institutions with ongoing funding to trusted Fort Bend County nonprofits.
The George Foundation’s recent grant history is defined by concentration: all reported giving in the latest dataset goes to one listed Texas recipient through three very large grants totaling $53.64 million. The awards span 2023, 2024, and 2025, with each grant in the high eight-figure range. That pattern points to a funder making repeated, substantial commitments rather than a broad portfolio of smaller awards. Its active programs show a local place-based strategy in Fort Bend County, with priority areas that include affordable housing, education, human needs, and health and wellness. The foundation also operates a Youth in Philanthropy program that engages students over six months and directs grant awards to multiple organizations at the end of the program. In the recent grants list, the recipient is shown as “See Attached Pdf,” and each award is recorded in Richmond, Texas. The overall profile is one of a local foundation that funds deeply, keeps its grantmaking geographically focused, and uses both program priorities and structured grantmaking channels to direct support within its community.
Affordable housing is one clear funding priority. The foundation’s stated priority is to expand access to affordable housing in Fort Bend County by working with experienced developers and community partners to address housing cost burden among renters and homeowners. Education is another defined area. Its education priority covers K–12 and higher education outcomes in Fort Bend County, including career readiness, dropout prevention, early childhood education, high-performing public education models, literacy, parenting education, and youth development. The foundation also prioritizes human needs. That portfolio includes abuse and neglect prevention and intervention, basic needs, law and legal assistance, senior services, and services to special populations. In addition, its general grantmaking program supports affordable housing, education, human needs, and health and wellness for organizations serving Fort Bend County residents.
The George Foundation’s typical grant size is extremely large: the 25th percentile is $16,764,968, the median is $17,516,220, and the 75th percentile is $18,267,471. The latest grant record shows just three awards, all to one listed recipient, which suggests repeated support rather than a broad one-off scatter of awards. The foundation is not listed as funding individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grantmaking includes general operating grants, program/project grants, small grants, and capital grants, with requests beginning through a Letter of Inquiry in the grants portal.
$18.6M
$304.4M
$70.1M
$26.8M
Most grants fall between $20K and $91K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$91K
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Notable grantees: The TSTC Foundation, Scholarship America, Fort Bend County Women's Center, Fort Bend Family Health Center (aka AccessHealth), Fort Bend History Association
Grantmaking is tightly centered in Texas. All reported grants in the dataset go to recipients in the HQ state, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The recent grants list places each award in Richmond, Texas, which aligns with the foundation’s local scope. Its active programs specify Fort Bend County as the geographic focus for affordable housing, education, human needs, capacity building, and youth philanthropy programming. That makes the foundation’s giving pattern highly place-based rather than regional or national.
Its general grantmaking program is open to 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt organizations serving Fort Bend County residents. The foundation’s priorities include affordable housing, education, human needs, and health and wellness, and it also supports a youth philanthropy program that directs grants to multiple organizations.
The grant-size distribution is very large: p25 is $16,764,968, the median is $17,516,220, and p75 is $18,267,471. The recent grant record shows awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 that all fall within that high eight-figure range.
Its giving is local and fully centered on Texas. The top state by grant count is Texas, and 100% of reported grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Its active programs focus on Fort Bend County.
Yes. Several of its programs are marked as accepting unsolicited requests, including affordable housing, education, human needs, and general grantmaking through its grants portal.
For its general grantmaking program, all requests begin with a Letter of Inquiry submitted through the grants portal. The foundation also offers capacity building sessions and human-centered design initiatives, which are programmatic supports rather than traditional grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from George Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations serving Fort Bend County residents and must address a critical local need aligned with Foundation priorities. The opportunity may also be used by larger organizations requesting no more than $25,000.
Deadline: No deadlines; submissions are accepted throughout the year.
Who can apply: Requests should clearly serve an under-resourced population, involve facility construction or expansion, expensive equipment, endowments, or land acquisition, and be likely to leverage substantial additional support from government, corporations, individuals, or foundations. An effective local fundraising campaign with broad community participation is expected.
Deadline: No deadlines; LOIs and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Who can apply: Projects must serve Fort Bend County residents and align with the Foundation's affordable housing priorities; applicants must meet general grant eligibility.
Deadline: No set deadlines; applications accepted year-round.
Who can apply: Organizations must deliver services to Fort Bend County residents and align with Foundation funding priorities; must meet general grant eligibility (501(c)(3) status).
Deadline: No set deadlines; LOIs and applications accepted year-round.
Who can apply: Align with Foundation priorities and demonstrate delivery of services to Fort Bend County; meet general grant eligibility (501(c)(3) status).
Deadline: No set deadlines; accepts applications year-round.
Who can apply: Must provide an IRS Letter of Determination confirming 501(c)(3) public charity status; demonstrate services or programs benefit Fort Bend County residents; align with the Foundation's funding priorities; demonstrate proposed activities respond to a documented community need; maintain compliance on all previous grants.
Deadline: Applications and LOIs are accepted throughout the year with no deadlines or specific grantmaking cycles.
Who can apply: Must align with Foundation's education funding priorities and serve Fort Bend County residents; meet general grant eligibility (501(c)(3), documented community need, compliance).
Deadline: No set deadlines; applications accepted year-round.
Who can apply: Generally for established grantees demonstrating commitment to Fort Bend County. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or other eligible tax-exempt organizations located in Fort Bend County, or organizations providing vital services to Fort Bend County residents that are not otherwise available locally. Requests must address a critical local need, align with Foundation priorities, demonstrate organizational capacity and resources, and include measurable outcomes.
Deadline: No deadlines; LOIs and applications are accepted throughout the year. The annual application cycle runs November 1 through October 31, with refreshed forms available November 1.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | $1,565,250 | 2025 | (2024-0029) The George Foundation Higher Education Scholarships for AY2024-2025 |
| OakBend Medical Center | Richmond, TX | $1,555,000 | 2025 | (2020-0061) In support of the mission to provide excellent, compassionate healthcare regardless of ability to pay |
| The TSTC Foundation | Waco, TX | $1,396,356 | 2025 | (2015-0048) To support a new Fort Bend campus of Texas State Technical College |
| Fort Bend County Women's Center | Richmond, TX | $1,210,000 | 2025 | (2024-0005) Land Donation Request |
| Fort Bend Family Health Center (aka AccessHealth) | Richmond, TX | $929,500 | 2025 | (2020-0060) In support of the mission to provide quality, integrated healthcare services for all Fort Bend residents |
| The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center | Houston, TX | $785,000 | 2025 | (2022-0053) In support of UTHealth Houston’s Nurturing Resilience Initiative |
| Historic George Ranch Association | Richmond, TX | $660,000 | 2025 | (2023-0095) Toward educational programming and support functions to serve the public at The George Ranch including the Every Student Incentive. |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | (2021-0060) T.W. Davis YMCA Capital Development Project |
| Fort Bend County Women's Center | Richmond, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | (2024-0010) FBWC Youth Center Expansion- Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Houston, TX | $374,000 | 2025 | (2020-0187) In support of Catholic Charities' Mamie George Community Center |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc. | Houston, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | (2023-0072) Support for Richmond Club foundation repair |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc. | Houston, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | (2021-0072) General Operating Support for Fort Bend Clubs |
| Lamar Consolidated Independent School District | Rosenberg, TX | $275,000 | 2025 | (2021-0035) In support of the LCISD Mental Health Support Program |
| Texana Center | Rosenberg, TX | $260,000 | 2025 | (2024-0007) In Support of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) in Fort Bend County |
| San Jose Clinic | Houston, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | (2021-0069) In support of quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services in Fort Bend County |
| Fort Bend History Association | Richmond, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | (2023-0078) Grant to provide FBHA with the necessary time and resources to adapt to the transfer of the George Ranch Historical Park to a new entity. |
| San Jose Clinic | Houston, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | (2021-0069) In support of quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services in Fort Bend County |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | $230,000 | 2025 | (2021-0003) In support of Fort Bend County Youth Outreach Programs |
| The University of Houston System | Houston, TX | $220,000 | 2025 | (2023-0069) In support of University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work student scholarships |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Inc. | Rosenberg, TX | $185,625 | 2025 | (2024-0148) General Operating Support for Child Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Advocacy |
| Fort Bend Family Health Center (aka AccessHealth) | Richmond, TX | $169,958 | 2025 | (2024-0190) In Support of the Fort Bend County LINC Project |
| Blessed Be Hope for Three, Inc. | Sugar Land, TX | $165,000 | 2025 | (2020-0194) In support of the mission to generate community awareness, provide resources and financial aid to local families living with autism spectrum disorder. |
| Fort Bend Family Promise | Missouri City, TX | $165,000 | 2025 | (2020-0063) In support of the mission to meet the immediate needs of homeless families while empowering them to attain self-sufficiency. |
| Fort Bend Forward, Inc. | Sugar Land, TX | $154,000 | 2025 | (2024-0048) In support of the Youth in Philanthropy Program for Fort Bend County high school students for AY2024-2025 |
| Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy | Houston, TX | $140,000 | 2025 | (2023-0005) To provide civil legal services without charge to the low to moderate income households in the Fort Bend County, Texas |
| KIPP Texas, Inc. | Houston, TX | $137,500 | 2025 | (2020-0066) To provide operating support for KIPP Texas Public Schools located in Fort Bend County. |
| SER-Jobs for Progress | Houston, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | (2023-0064) Fort Bend Workforce Development Services 2024 |
| Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, Inc. | Houston, TX | $121,000 | 2025 | (2024-0146) In support of the mission to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect for at-risk infants, children and their families in Fort Bend County by providing comprehensive residential and family support programs. |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Inc. | Rosenberg, TX | $114,906 | 2025 | (2024-0004) In support of the Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative |
| Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands, Inc. | Richmond, TX | $104,500 | 2025 | (2020-0021) In support of the mission to feed, clothe, and provide short-term financial resources to those in need that live in West Fort Bend County |
| Morton Cemetery Association | Richmond, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | (2024-0003) Towards the operating and maintenance costs of preserving the historical portion of Morton Cemetery as used in educational programming benefiting students in Fort Bend and surrounding Texas counties. |
| Gratia Plena | Stafford, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | (2024-0058) In support of mental and spiritual health services for mental illness, addiction, anxiety, depression, marriage/family problems of the community inclusive of all backgrounds, income levels, religious or not, uninsured and underinsured. |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much, More | Rosenberg, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | (2024-0008) General Operating |
| Parks Youth Ranch | Sugar Land, TX | $99,000 | 2025 | (2020-0069) In support of Parks Youth Ranch to provide emergency shelter, counseling and life changing services to abused and neglected youth. |
| Second Mile Mission Center | Missouri City, TX | $92,205 | 2025 | (2024-0186) In support of the mission to love our neighbors by meeting physical needs and equipping them to lead a responsible life in Christ. |
| Christ Clinic | Katy, TX | $88,000 | 2025 | (2020-0075) In support of the Integrated Behavioral Health program. |
| The Rose | Houston, TX | $82,500 | 2025 | (2020-0161) In support of the Empower Her Sponsorship Program removing financial barriers to breast health care for residents of Fort Bend |
| Second Mile Mission Center | Missouri City, TX | $82,005 | 2025 | (2020-0001) In support of the mission to love our neighbors by meeting physical needs and equipping them to lead a responsible life in Christ |
| Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation (aka Kickstart Kids) | Houston, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | (2024-0147) In support of Kickstart Kids programs in Fort Bend County. |
| Connective | Houston, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | (2023-0036) Technology Services for Fort Bend LINC, an Online Assistance System serving Fort Bend residents |
| Genesys Works Houston | Houston, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | (2023-0031) In support of the Meaningful High School Internship Program and Career Accelerator Program operations in Ft. Bend County. |
| Needville Youth Fair Corporation | Needville, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | (2023-0071) NYF Office/Bathroom Building Build-out Project |
| The Center for Hearing and Speech (dba Texas Hearing Institute) | Houston, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | (2023-0058) In support of highly-specialized comprehensive diagnostic audiology services for Fort Bend County children with hearing loss |
| Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston Area Council | Houston, TX | $71,500 | 2025 | (2020-0202) Fort Bend Scouting and ScoutReach Initiatives |
| Parks Youth Ranch | Sugar Land, TX | $69,000 | 2025 | (2024-0034) Maintenance Improvements for Shelter |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | $68,750 | 2025 | (2020-0181) In support of DePelchin Children's Center's Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Program, located in Richmond |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | $67,000 | 2025 | (2020-0040) In support of Girl Scouts on the Go program in Fort Bend County |
| Fort Bend Forward, Inc. | Sugar Land, TX | $63,000 | 2025 | (2024-0049) In support of the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership Program 2024-2025 |
| Family to Family Adoption Services, Inc | Richmond, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | (2023-0050) Expansion of Foster Care Program |
| Katy ARTreach | Katy, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | (2024-0187) In support of the ARTreach mission to deliver quality art programs to residents of Fort Bend County, with a focus under resourced youth, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. |
Scholarship America
$1,565,250(2024-0029) The George Foundation Higher Education Scholarships for AY2024-2025
OakBend Medical Center
$1,555,000(2020-0061) In support of the mission to provide excellent, compassionate healthcare regardless of ability to pay
(2015-0048) To support a new Fort Bend campus of Texas State Technical College
(2020-0060) In support of the mission to provide quality, integrated healthcare services for all Fort Bend residents
The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center
$785,000(2022-0053) In support of UTHealth Houston’s Nurturing Resilience Initiative
Historic George Ranch Association
$660,000(2023-0095) Toward educational programming and support functions to serve the public at The George Ranch including the Every Student Incentive.
YMCA of the Greater Houston Area
$500,000(2021-0060) T.W. Davis YMCA Capital Development Project
Fort Bend County Women's Center
$500,000(2024-0010) FBWC Youth Center Expansion- Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
$374,000(2020-0187) In support of Catholic Charities' Mamie George Community Center
(2023-0072) Support for Richmond Club foundation repair
(2021-0072) General Operating Support for Fort Bend Clubs
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
$275,000(2021-0035) In support of the LCISD Mental Health Support Program
Texana Center
$260,000(2024-0007) In Support of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) in Fort Bend County
San Jose Clinic
$250,000(2021-0069) In support of quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services in Fort Bend County
(2023-0078) Grant to provide FBHA with the necessary time and resources to adapt to the transfer of the George Ranch Historical Park to a new entity.
San Jose Clinic
$250,000(2021-0069) In support of quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services in Fort Bend County
YMCA of the Greater Houston Area
$230,000(2021-0003) In support of Fort Bend County Youth Outreach Programs
The University of Houston System
$220,000(2023-0069) In support of University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work student scholarships
Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Inc.
$185,625(2024-0148) General Operating Support for Child Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Advocacy
(2024-0190) In Support of the Fort Bend County LINC Project
Blessed Be Hope for Three, Inc.
$165,000(2020-0194) In support of the mission to generate community awareness, provide resources and financial aid to local families living with autism spectrum disorder.
(2020-0063) In support of the mission to meet the immediate needs of homeless families while empowering them to attain self-sufficiency.
Fort Bend Forward, Inc.
$154,000(2024-0048) In support of the Youth in Philanthropy Program for Fort Bend County high school students for AY2024-2025
Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy
$140,000(2023-0005) To provide civil legal services without charge to the low to moderate income households in the Fort Bend County, Texas
(2020-0066) To provide operating support for KIPP Texas Public Schools located in Fort Bend County.
SER-Jobs for Progress
$125,000(2023-0064) Fort Bend Workforce Development Services 2024
(2024-0146) In support of the mission to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect for at-risk infants, children and their families in Fort Bend County by providing comprehensive residential and family support programs.
Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Inc.
$114,906(2024-0004) In support of the Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative
Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands, Inc.
$104,500(2020-0021) In support of the mission to feed, clothe, and provide short-term financial resources to those in need that live in West Fort Bend County
Morton Cemetery Association
$100,000(2024-0003) Towards the operating and maintenance costs of preserving the historical portion of Morton Cemetery as used in educational programming benefiting students in Fort Bend and surrounding Texas counties.
Gratia Plena
$100,000(2024-0058) In support of mental and spiritual health services for mental illness, addiction, anxiety, depression, marriage/family problems of the community inclusive of all backgrounds, income levels, religious or not, uninsured and underinsured.
(2024-0008) General Operating
Parks Youth Ranch
$99,000(2020-0069) In support of Parks Youth Ranch to provide emergency shelter, counseling and life changing services to abused and neglected youth.
Second Mile Mission Center
$92,205(2024-0186) In support of the mission to love our neighbors by meeting physical needs and equipping them to lead a responsible life in Christ.
The Rose
$82,500(2020-0161) In support of the Empower Her Sponsorship Program removing financial barriers to breast health care for residents of Fort Bend
Second Mile Mission Center
$82,005(2020-0001) In support of the mission to love our neighbors by meeting physical needs and equipping them to lead a responsible life in Christ
(2024-0147) In support of Kickstart Kids programs in Fort Bend County.
Connective
$75,000(2023-0036) Technology Services for Fort Bend LINC, an Online Assistance System serving Fort Bend residents
Genesys Works Houston
$75,000(2023-0031) In support of the Meaningful High School Internship Program and Career Accelerator Program operations in Ft. Bend County.
Needville Youth Fair Corporation
$75,000(2023-0071) NYF Office/Bathroom Building Build-out Project
(2023-0058) In support of highly-specialized comprehensive diagnostic audiology services for Fort Bend County children with hearing loss
Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston Area Council
$71,500(2020-0202) Fort Bend Scouting and ScoutReach Initiatives
Parks Youth Ranch
$69,000(2024-0034) Maintenance Improvements for Shelter
(2020-0181) In support of DePelchin Children's Center's Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Program, located in Richmond
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
$67,000(2020-0040) In support of Girl Scouts on the Go program in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend Forward, Inc.
$63,000(2024-0049) In support of the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership Program 2024-2025
Family to Family Adoption Services, Inc
$60,000(2023-0050) Expansion of Foster Care Program
Katy ARTreach
$60,000(2024-0187) In support of the ARTreach mission to deliver quality art programs to residents of Fort Bend County, with a focus under resourced youth, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.
