Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation
The Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $85,073, all to recipients in Texas.
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation gave $85K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,073
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,077
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,287
- Total assets
- $965,517
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carl & Phyllis Detering 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: 6800 Helmers St, Houston, TX 77022
Phone: (713) 863-4710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kincaid School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 92 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2018) to $101K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kincaid School Houston, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Houston Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts - Houston Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Int'l Stockman's Educational Founda Corsicana, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| River Oaks Garden Club Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Orange Show Center Visionary Art Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,073 |
| Bayou Bend Collections & Gardens Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Elisabet NEY Museum Austin, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $965,517 | $54,207 | $97,851 | $85,073 | 14 | $85,073 | $17,929 |
| 2023 | $959,161 | $70,936 | $116,231 | $101,103 | 16 | $101,103 | $12,832 |
| 2022 | $974,965 | $56,725 | $109,903 | $98,350 | 17 | $98,350 | $11,014 |
| 2021 | $1,028,143 | $61,319 | $69,439 | $56,080 | 23 | $56,080 | $8,859 |
| 2020 | $1,036,263 | $20,279 | $76,320 | $64,333 | 22 | — | $12,277 |
| 2018 | $1,131,494 | $8,609 | $15,830 | $14,000 | 2 | — | $16,871 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting students and families, children’s health, gardening and conservation, arts and culture, and youth agricultural education.
For example, Communities in Schools of Houston says its mission is to connect students and families with community resources so students can stay in school and achieve in life. Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. River Oaks Garden Club says it promotes gardening and environmental quality through education and conservation. The Heritage Society says it tells the diverse history of Houston and Texas through collections, exhibits, arts, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $85,073. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $2,286. Notable grants included $50,000 to Kincaid School, $10,000 to Communities in Schools of Houston, $5,000 to Junior League of Houston, $4,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital, and $2,500 each to Museum of Fine Arts–Houston, International Stockman’s Educational Foundation, and River Oaks Garden Club. Other 2024 recipients included Waller County Fair Association, Focusing Families, The Heritage Society, and Mercury Chamber Orchestra, each of which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl A. Detering Jr. as president and William C. Detering as VP/SEC.
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation is led by Carl A. Detering Jr., President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl A. Detering Jr.
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
William C. Detering
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation
How much does Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation give each year?
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation gave $85K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 16 grants.
What is Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,287, and its average grant was $6,077, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation give grants?
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants).
Does Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's largest grantees?
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kincaid School ($50,000), Communities in Schools of Houston ($10,000) and Junior League of Houston ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation?
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation reported $966K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What does Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting students and families, children’s health, gardening and conservation, arts and culture, and youth agricultural education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl & Phyllis Detering 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 Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's EIN?
Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0284834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Carl & Phyllis Detering 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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