Briar Hollow Foundation
Briar Hollow Foundation is a private foundation, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $202K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-1.8% YoY
Grant Count
32
+10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-11.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Briar Hollow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Briar Hollow Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Briar Hollow Foundation is a private foundation, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $202K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,483,766 | $1,382,122 | $1,416,745 |
| Revenue | $215,771 | $79,830 | $162,067 |
| Expenses | $114,498 | $114,453 | $119,400 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $99,750 | $101,600 | $99,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $201,982 | $68,992 | $144,931 |
| Distributable Amount | $127,329 | $103,645 | $98,626 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Pumpkin Park ($25,000), The Rise School of Houston ($10,000), St Martin's Episcopal Church ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AZLE ANIMAL SHELTER AZLE, TX | TO SUPPORT ADOPTION AND RESCUE ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF AZLE, TEXAS | $1,000 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY WACO, TX | HANKAMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE FUND | $1,000 |
| DEPELCHIN CHILDRENS CENTER HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY ENHANCING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING. | $1,000 |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL HOUSTON, TX | TO ASSIST IN EHS' MISSION OF ENGAGING STUDENTS, OPENING MINDS, PURSUING MEANINGFUL LIVE WITH A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE BEYOND ONESELF | $1,000 |
| FIRST METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL MINISTRIES | $5,000 |
| GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT GENERAL | $500 |
| HOPE & HEALING CENTER HOUSTON, TX | MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE THAT DELIVERS THE BEST VALUE TO THE PEOPLE SERVED IN A SPIRITUAL ENVIRONMENT OF CARING. | $5,000 |
| KIPP TEXAS FUNDRAISING HOUSTON DALLAS, TX | TO CREATE JOYFUL, ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO PURSUE THE PATHS THEY CHOOSE. | $1,500 |
| MENNINGER CLINIC HOUSTON, TX | DEPRESSION RESEARCH | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA J ADKINS | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MARJORIE BINTLIFF JOHNSON | VICE PRES-DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ROBIN K LIPINSKI | TREASURER/SECRETARY | — | — |
| MEREDITH J LANDRY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Briar Hollow Foundation?
As of 2024, Briar Hollow Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $216K in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Briar Hollow Foundation operate?
Briar Hollow Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Briar Hollow Foundation award?
In 2024, Briar Hollow Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Briar Hollow Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Briar Hollow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Briar Hollow Foundation's EIN?
Briar Hollow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6061437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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