The Medallion Foundation concentrates almost all of its giving into a very small number of recipients, largely supporting what appear to be family-controlled or closely affiliated entities and youth/sports-related community projects. Grants are large and targeted — including multi-year or repeat support to the same named beneficiaries — and include significant pass-through giving to donor-advised funds. The foundation’s activity suggests a mix of private philanthropy tied to land/asset entities and localized youth development or recreational programming.
The Medallion Foundation Inc. gives in a highly concentrated way, with several of its largest recent grants going to the same recipients over multiple years. One of the clearest patterns is support for Hwy 71 Ranch in Columbus, Texas, which received multiple large charitable funding awards, including $1,555,747 in 2023 and additional seven-figure and near-seven-figure grants in 2025. The foundation also backs Spring Spirit in Houston through sponsor-a-child support, showing a separate stream of youth-focused giving. Beyond those anchor recipients, the recent record includes gifts tied to child sponsorship, youth sports, scholarships, housing-related repairs, special-needs programming, and family support services. The mix suggests a funder that uses large, targeted grants rather than broad, diffuse distribution. Its giving also includes donor-advised fund disbursements, alongside direct support to community organizations and programs. Across the recent grants list, recipients are overwhelmingly in Texas, and the foundation’s work appears closely tied to Houston-area and other local Texas projects.
Youth development appears in multiple forms. The foundation gave $400,000 in 2025 to Spring Spirit in Houston for its Sponsor a Child Initiative, and it also awarded $350,000 to Spring Spirit Baseball in Houston for a property purchase by Pitner Corporation. For services for people with disabilities and autistic children, it provided $100,000 in 2025 to Camp for All Foundation in Houston for camping experience and testing for people with special needs, plus $88,500 to the same organization for the same purpose. Housing and residential support also shows up in the recent record: Vitaliving in Houston received $100,000 in 2025 for group home repairs and renovations and another $100,000 for infrastructure system improvements at its activity center day program. In education, Texas Christian University received $100,000 in 2023 to provide college education and scholarships.
Typical grants cluster at a modest size relative to the foundation’s asset base: p25 is $7,500, the median is $10,000, and p75 is $20,000. The recent record also includes much larger, targeted awards, showing a wide spread between routine gifts and major commitments. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including repeat support to the same organizations and pass-through giving to donor-advised funds. The foundation is a private operating-style grantmaker with direct grants and charitable funding to named entities; it also funds individuals. Its grant pattern is not broad-based: a small set of organizations receives multiple awards across years.
$3.8M
$149.2M
$14.5M
$6.9M
Most grants fall between $8K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Highly concentrated giving: very few, large grants with repeat payments to the same beneficiaries; mixture of direct grants to affiliated entities and sizable pass-throughs to donor-advised funds rather than broad, diversified grantmaking.
Notable grantees: HWY 71 RANCH, DONOR ADVISED FUND, SPRING SPIRIT, SPRING SPIRIT BASEBALL
Giving is overwhelmingly local and heavily centered in Texas, which accounts for 89% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Houston appears repeatedly among recipients, along with Columbus, Westlake, Fort Worth, Galveston, Richmond, and Katy-area organizations. The only recipient country listed is the United States, with 257 grants. The pattern is Texas-first, with most of the named organizations located in Houston or other Texas cities.
The recent grants show support for donor-advised funds, youth sports and child sponsorship, special-needs and disability services, housing or residential repairs, scholarships, food support for children, patient and family support, and local infrastructure purchases such as vehicles and property.
Its typical grant size is $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes larger awards in the hundreds of thousands and over $1 million.
Yes. The grant list shows repeat support across years to several recipients, including Hwy 71 Ranch, Donor Advised Fund, Spring Spirit, Summerhouse Houston, and Vitaliving. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards only.
The foundation gives most often in Texas, and 89% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state, Texas. Named recipients are concentrated in Houston, with additional Texas cities including Columbus, Westlake, Fort Worth, Galveston, Richmond, and Katy-area locations.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, in addition to organizations and charitable funds.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONOR ADVISED FUND | WESTLAKE, TX | $1,515,418 | 2025 | CHARITABLE FUNDING |
| HWY 71 RANCH | COLUMBUS, TX | $902,639 | 2025 | CHARITABLE FUNDING |
| HWY 71 RANCH | COLUMBUS, TX | $760,187 | 2025 | CHARITABLE FUNDING |
| SPRING SPIRIT | HOUSTON, TX | $400,000 | 2025 | SPONSOR A CHILD INITIATIVE |
| SPRING SPIRIT BASEBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $350,000 | 2025 | PROPERTY PURCHASE BY PITNER CORPORATION |
| DONOR ADVISED FUND | WESTLAKE, TX | $315,771 | 2025 | CHARITABLE FUNDING |
| SPRING SPIRIT | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | SPONSOR A CHILD INITIATIVE |
| VITALIVING | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - GROUP HOME REPAIRS/RENOVATIONS |
| VITALIVING | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITY CENTER DAY PROGRAM |
| AMAZING PLACE | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| SUMMERHOUSE HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | NEW VAN |
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE CAMPING EXPERIENCE AND TESTING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $88,500 | 2025 | PROVIDE CAMPING EXPERIENCE AND TESTING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
| VITALIVING | HOUSTON, TX | $65,000 | 2025 | RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - GROUP HOME REPAIRS/RENOVATIONS |
| WESTERN ACADEMY | HOUSTON, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES NEAR CAMPUS FOR STUDENT BENEFITS. |
| MEMORIAL VILLAGES POLICE FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $57,285 | 2025 | SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE |
| BIG LOVE CANCER CARE SERVICES | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | CANCER KIDS/FAMILY SUPPORT IN HOUSTON |
| SHARPEN RECOVERY | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST MONTH FOR UNDER RESOURCED CLIENTS |
| KID'S MEALS INC | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE FOOD TO CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN HOUSTON |
| SUMMERHOUSE HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | NEW VAN |
| KID'S MEALS INC | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE FOOD TO CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN HOUSTON |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - TEXAS | GALVESTON, TX | $46,000 | 2025 | PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - TEXAS | GALVESTON, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA | HOUSTON, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES IN CHILDREN'S HOMES |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA | HOUSTON, TX | $34,400 | 2025 | REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES IN CHILDREN'S HOMES |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS | AUSTIN, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE COLLEGE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HOUSTON RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | SECURITY UPGRADES AT HOLCOMBE HOUSE (FENCE, CAMERAS, LIGHTING, MAIN ENTRY) |
| FORT BEND FAMILY PROMISE | MISSOURI CITY, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | WEST DAY CENTER NEW ROOF |
| THE PERIWINKLE FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $29,500 | 2025 | CAMP PERIWINKLE |
| A SHELTER FOR CANCER FAMILIES | HOUSTON, TX | $28,400 | 2025 | REPLACE BEDROOM FLOORING IN THE APARTMENTS |
| SAN JOSE CLINIC | HOUSTON, TX | $27,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
| WOMEN'S HOME THE | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | NEW VAN |
| STAR OF HOPE MISSION | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S CRITICAL CARE FUND |
| THE RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
| COVENANT HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH FACING HOMELESSNESS. |
| AMAZING PLACE | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| THE RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
| SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | HOUSE OF TINY TREASURES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
| HALO HOUSE FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | SHUTTLE SERVICE |
| SAN JOSE CLINIC | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
| MY CONNECT COMMUNITY | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCT TEXTILE LAB & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER |
| SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | HOUSE OF TINY TREASURES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
| LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TODDLER TERMINAL |
| STAR OF HOPE MISSION | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S CRITICAL CARE FUND |
| CAREER AND RECOVERY RESOURCES INC | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP PEOPLE NEEDING WORKFORCE, HOUSING, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. |
| PTSD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | HOUSTON, TX | $21,000 | 2025 | TILT SKILLET FOR CAMP HOPE KITCHEN |
| SAN JOSE CLINIC | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | IT SWITCH UPGRADE |
| LIFEHOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM |
| HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | IN-HOME RESPITE CARE |
| ST DOMINIC VILLAGE | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | RESIDENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM |
DONOR ADVISED FUND
$1,515,418CHARITABLE FUNDING
HWY 71 RANCH
$902,639CHARITABLE FUNDING
HWY 71 RANCH
$760,187CHARITABLE FUNDING
SPRING SPIRIT BASEBALL
$350,000PROPERTY PURCHASE BY PITNER CORPORATION
DONOR ADVISED FUND
$315,771CHARITABLE FUNDING
VITALIVING
$100,000RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - GROUP HOME REPAIRS/RENOVATIONS
VITALIVING
$100,000INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITY CENTER DAY PROGRAM
AMAZING PLACE
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PROVIDE CAMPING EXPERIENCE AND TESTING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
PROVIDE CAMPING EXPERIENCE AND TESTING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
VITALIVING
$65,000RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - GROUP HOME REPAIRS/RENOVATIONS
WESTERN ACADEMY
$60,000PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES NEAR CAMPUS FOR STUDENT BENEFITS.
MEMORIAL VILLAGES POLICE FOUNDATION
$57,285SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE
SHARPEN RECOVERY
$50,000SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST MONTH FOR UNDER RESOURCED CLIENTS
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - TEXAS
$46,000PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - TEXAS
$40,000PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
CASA DE ESPERANZA
$35,000REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES IN CHILDREN'S HOMES
CASA DE ESPERANZA
$34,400REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES IN CHILDREN'S HOMES
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
$30,000PROVIDE COLLEGE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
HOUSTON RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
$30,000SECURITY UPGRADES AT HOLCOMBE HOUSE (FENCE, CAMERAS, LIGHTING, MAIN ENTRY)
A SHELTER FOR CANCER FAMILIES
$28,400REPLACE BEDROOM FLOORING IN THE APARTMENTS
SAN JOSE CLINIC
$27,000MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
THE RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON
$25,000TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
COVENANT HOUSE
$25,000PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH FACING HOMELESSNESS.
AMAZING PLACE
$25,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON
$25,000TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES
$25,000HOUSE OF TINY TREASURES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
SAN JOSE CLINIC
$25,000MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES
$25,000HOUSE OF TINY TREASURES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP PEOPLE NEEDING WORKFORCE, HOUSING, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
SAN JOSE CLINIC
$20,000IT SWITCH UPGRADE
LIFEHOUSE
$20,000RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM