Caldwell Family Foundation
Caldwell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cypress, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including a university foundation, a church, a hospital foundation, youth and education organizations, and organizations serving people affected by serious illness.
Caldwell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Caldwell Family Foundation gave $307K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $306,900
- -66.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,345
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $4,865,737
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Caldwell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9955 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 250, Cypress, TX 77433-5307
Phone: (713) 690-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caldwell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas A&M Foundation ($125K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 58 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants were concentrated in Texas: 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in the state. The remaining shares went to California (2%), Arizona (2%), Alabama (1%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Caldwell Family Foundation gives
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $918K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | To build a brighter future at Texas A&M University, one relationship at a time. | $125,000 |
| Church Project The Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | We want to change the way people see Christ, Christians, and the Church. | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | To delivering on a promise of unparalleled safety, pioneering research and compassionate care to every patient, every day. | $50,000 |
| 12th Man Foundation College Station, TX | To fund scholarships, programs and facilities in support of championship athletics. | $25,000 |
| Still Water Camps Boerne, TX | To create safe, diverse environments to share the truth of the Gospel through evangelistic and discipleship-focused initiatives to build community and transform lives. | $15,000 |
| Bayou City Fellowship Houston, TX | To engage in missions in our city and world through gospel proclamation and caring for the vulnerable. And, to serve our brothers and sisters who find themselves in difficult financial circumstances. | $10,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance Oakland, CA | To provide scholarships and programming for underserved youth in Arizona, Hawaii, and the san francisco bay area that cannot afford pca programming | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Phoenix, AZ | To grant life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $5,000 |
| Cypress Christian School Inc Cypress, TX | The mission of Cypress Christian School is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ by providing students an education based upon academic excellence and Biblical values. | $5,000 |
| Sky High for Kids Houston, TX | To bring communities together to provide comfort, fund research and save lives of those fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,865,737 | $750,085 | $311,618 | $306,900 | 20 | $309,383 | $167,938 | $221,537 |
| 2024 | $4,432,270 | $694,232 | $925,756 | $917,500 | 10 | $921,628 | $212,291 | $209,526 |
| 2023 | $4,668,794 | $2,259,401 | $885,330 | $883,970 | 18 | $884,800 | $166,811 | $163,155 |
| 2022 | $3,294,722 | $1,602,626 | $264,319 | $258,656 | 8 | $261,487 | $16,749 | $145,302 |
| 2021 | $1,956,808 | $1,800,018 | $14,608 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | — | $12,199 |
| 2020 | $174,502 | $243,923 | $750 | — | — | — | $67,764 | $1,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caldwell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. Still Water Camps describes its work as sharing the Christian faith through camps and discipleship initiatives. Cypress Christian School says it provides K–12 Christian education, while Positive Coaching Alliance describes its mission as improving youth sports culture so children can access a positive sports experience. Sky High for Kids says it brings communities together to support people fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $306,900 across 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $125,000, with a median grant of $4,250.
Notable 2025 grants included $125,000 to Texas A&M Foundation; $50,000 each to Church Project The Woodlands and Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation; $25,000 to 12th Man Foundation; and $15,000 to Still Water Camps. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Bayou City Fellowship, $5,000 each to Positive Coaching Alliance, Make-A-Wish, and Cypress Christian School, and $4,500 to Sky High for Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Caldwell as president and director; Amanda Grace Morris as secretary and director; Lindsey Caldwell McConathy as treasurer and director; and Fred Caldwell as director.
Caldwell Family Foundation is led by Susan Caldwell, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Caldwell
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Caldwell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Caldwell McConathy
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Grace Morris
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amanda Grace Caldwell (2019–2021) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Family Foundation
How much does Caldwell Family Foundation give each year?
Caldwell Family Foundation gave $307K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $918K across 10 grants.
What is Caldwell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Caldwell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $15,345, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caldwell Family Foundation give grants?
Caldwell Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants), College Station, TX (2 grants) and Del Rio, TX (2 grants).
Does Caldwell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Caldwell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Caldwell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Caldwell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas A&M Foundation ($125,000), Church Project The Woodlands ($50,000) and Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Caldwell Family Foundation?
Caldwell Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Caldwell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caldwell Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Caldwell Family Foundation's EIN?
Caldwell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1205219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Caldwell Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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