Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn
The Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn at a glance
In short: Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn gave $571K across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $44K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $570,980
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- Average grant
- $43,922
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $12,640,130
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn
- 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: 9039 Katy Freeway Ste 530, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 461-8140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Interfaith Ministies ($182K). Together the top 10 received $545K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn gives
- In 2021 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Ministies Houston, TX | Elderly Meals | $182,080 |
| Balyor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Aging Heart Study | $80,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | ALS - Interlukin 4 | $50,000 |
| Northwest Area Ministries Houston, TX | Elderly Meals | $41,900 |
| Christus Foundation Houston, TX | Medical Services for Elderly | $40,000 |
| St Domini Village Houston, TX | Elderly Care | $40,000 |
| Mission Centers of Houston Houston, TX | Elderly Ministries | $40,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarshops | $40,000 |
| Rebulding Houston Together Houston, TX | Elderly Home Repairs | $17,500 |
| Broadway Baptist Church Houston, TX | Wlderly Ministry | $14,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,640,130 | $1,012,492 | $703,627 | $570,980 | 13 | $597,363 | $906,228 | $724,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn reported a distributable amount of $724K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for elderly meals, care and home repairs; medical services and research; and religious ministries and re-education.
Among its grantees, Mission Centers of Houston describes its mission as partnering with churches and individuals to transform broken and neglected communities in the Houston area. Baylor University describes its mission as educating people for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $570,980. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $182,080, with a median grant of $40,000.
The largest reported grants included $182,080 to Interfaith Ministries for elderly meals, $80,000 to Baylor College of Medicine for an aging heart study, $50,000 to Methodist Hospital Foundation for ALS–Interleukin 4, and $41,900 to Northwest Area Ministries for elderly meals. Other grants included $40,000 each to Christus Foundation for medical services for elderly people, St. Domini Village for elderly care, Mission Centers of Houston for elderly ministries, and Baylor University for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees listed on the 2021 filing were S Terry Bracken, Earl C Hankamer III, and H Scott Hunsaker.
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Earl C. Hankamer III
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
$3K (2021)
H. Scott Hunsaker
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
$3K (2021)
S. Terry Bracken
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
$3K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $3K, to S Terry Bracken (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn
How much does Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn give each year?
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn gave $571K across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's typical grant size?
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's median grant in 2021 was $40,000, and its average grant was $43,922, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn give grants?
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants).
Does Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's largest grantees?
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's largest 2021 grantees include Interfaith Ministies ($182,080), Balyor College of Medicine ($80,000) and Methodist Hospital Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn?
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $597K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $724K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for elderly meals, care and home repairs; medical services and research; and religious ministries and re-education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn?
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 Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's EIN?
Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0022687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Curtis & Doris K Hankamer Fdn 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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