Buena Vista Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in Houston, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.8M
+11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+50.3% YoY
Grant Count
51
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+32.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,670,557 in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $32,801,474
- Total Giving: $1,670,557
- Total Revenues: $1,472,789
- Total Expenses: $1,877,119
- Investment Income and Dividends: $687,582
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,801,474 | $29,480,454 | $25,840,364 |
| Revenue | $1,472,789 | $1,182,569 | $987,762 |
| Expenses | $1,877,119 | $1,299,434 | $1,432,031 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,741,973 | $1,165,666 | $1,272,696 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,357,317 | $1,063,585 | $840,104 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,548,033 | $1,355,407 | $1,361,131 |
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
224 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY G ABELL | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| SAMUEL HV ABELL | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER | — | — |
| LUCY H ABELL | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 701 N Post Oak Rd Ste 635, Houston, TX 77024-3885
Telephone: 713-204-3050
EIN: 74-2869876
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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