Astros Golf Foundation
Astros Golf Foundation is a public charity based in Houston, Texas, formed in 2017. Its stated mission is to help ensure the PGA Tour’s Houston Open has a positive influence on the Houston community and to foster golf among youth and underprivileged individuals in that community.
Astros Golf Foundation at a glance
In short: Astros Golf Foundation gave $4.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $426K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,688,035
- +795.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $426,185
- +144.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $25,870,775
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Astros Golf Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 501 Crawford St Suite 500, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (603) 714-8211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Astros Golf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Astros Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 47 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s stated mission refers to the Houston community, and its 2024 filing describes the Houston Open as raising funds for charities in the Houston area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Astros Golf Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $523K (2023) to $32.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Astros Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $2,500,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $1,300,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $172,523 |
| Spindletop Charities Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $85,512 |
| Project Joy and Hope for Texas Pasadena, TX | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Insperity Speaks Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Boots for Troops Tomball, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,870,775 | $34,747,994 | $33,814,722 | $4,688,035 | 11 | $831,394 |
| 2023 | $27,845,679 | $5,319,526 | $2,137,401 | $523,408 | 3 | $573,581 |
| 2022 | $11,452,183 | $28,837,644 | $23,443,416 | $4,820,719 | 26 | $99,828 |
| 2021 | $9,630,590 | $24,941,045 | $22,133,217 | $4,192,113 | 5 | $1,176 |
| 2020 | $8,996,960 | $11,181,792 | $38,777,345 | $32,458,810 | 2 | $11,677 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to ensure the PGA Tour’s Houston Open continues to influence the Houston community in a positive manner” and “to help foster the game of golf to the youth and underprivileged individuals in the Houston community.”
According to its 2024 filing, the Houston Open took place March 28–31, 2024, and included the Houston Pro-Am and Houston Junior Pro-Am. The filing says the event raised funds for 501(c)(3) charities in the Houston area. The foundation’s listed 2024 grants include support for a children’s hospital, a park conservancy, and organizations focused on service members and cancer research. Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. Memorial Park Conservancy says it works to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park for public enjoyment, recreation, and education. Boots for Troops describes its mission as supporting deployed service members’ morale and mental well-being, and Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation says its primary mission is to fund cancer research through fundraising and public awareness.
Grantmaking
The largest listed grants were $2,500,000 to Astros Foundation, $1,300,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital, and $500,000 to First Tee of Greater Houston. Other listed grants included $85,000 to Memorial Park Conservancy and $50,000 to Project Joy and Hope for Texas. The remaining grants were $40,000 to Insperity Speaks and $10,000 each to Boots for Troops, Spindletop Charities, Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association, National Christian Foundation, and Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation. Each grant’s stated purpose was “CHARITABLE PURPOSE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian White as sales manager; Giles Kibbe as president; James R. Crane as director; Jared Crane as secretary and director; and Michael Slaughter as treasurer and director.
Astros Golf Foundation is led by Giles Kibbe, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Giles Kibbe
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$100K (2021) → $100K (2024)
James R. Crane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Crane
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Slaughter
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian White
Sales Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $439K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: James Callaway (2020–2023) — Tournament Director
- Former: Brain White (2023) — Sales Manager
- Former: Angela Crenwelge (2020) — Controller
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $439K, to Brian White (Sales Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Astros Golf Foundation
How much does Astros Golf Foundation give each year?
Astros Golf Foundation gave $4.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $523K across 3 grants.
What is Astros Golf Foundation's typical grant size?
Astros Golf Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $426,185, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Astros Golf Foundation give grants?
Astros Golf Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants).
Who are Astros Golf Foundation's largest grantees?
Astros Golf Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Astros Foundation ($2,500,000), Texas Children's Hospital ($1,300,000) and First Tee of Greater Houston ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Astros Golf Foundation?
Astros Golf Foundation reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.7M.
What does Astros Golf Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to ensure the PGA Tour’s Houston Open continues to influence the Houston community in a positive manner” and “to help foster the game of golf to the youth and underprivileged individuals in the Houston community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Astros Golf Foundation?
Astros Golf Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Astros Golf Foundation's EIN?
Astros Golf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1791157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Astros Golf Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/astros-golf-foundation-morg_ed4684b2c6c54253bfce353237bebd68
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