Donum4 Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 83-1485173

Donum4 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $202K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $36K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$202K

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$30K

+39.4% YoY

Grant Count

8

-27.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+91.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donum4 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Donum4 Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Donum4 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $202K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $36K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

ArlingtonAustinBellaireBethesdaClarksvilleCollege StationDallasFort WorthHoustonMemphisNew YorkNorth ZulchPhoenixWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$35K$69K$104K$139K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$202,317$196,773$220,465
Revenue$39,287$1,786$4,734
Expenses$33,743$25,478$33,899
Qualifying Distributions$30,089$21,590$28,497
Net Investment Income$35,655$110$2,951
Distributable Amount$11,737$10,583$10,800

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$9K$17K$26K$34K4 grants20207 grants20219 grants202211 grants20238 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPIT…$27KDREAM BIG BOOKS$2KHOUSTON JUNIOR FORUM INC$756AFMDA$180PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUN…$180THE SHUL OF BELLAIRE$180CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION$108EASTERSEALS OF GREATER H…$50

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($27,120), Dream Big Books ($1,515), Houston Junior Forum Inc ($756).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AFMDA NEW YORK, NYDISASTER RELIEF$180
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BETHESDA, MDMEDICAL RESEARCH$108
DREAM BIG BOOKS HOUSTON, TXEDUCATION$1,515
EASTERSEALS OF GREATER HOUSTON HOUSTON, TXDISABILITY SERVICES$50
HOUSTON JUNIOR FORUM INC HOUSTON, TXCOMMUNITY IMPACT$756
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TXMEDICAL RESEARCH$27,120
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC NEW YORK, NYHUMINITARIAN AID$180
THE SHUL OF BELLAIRE BELLAIRE, TXRELIGOUS$180

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CYNTHIA MOULTONSECRETARY/TREASURER1
CARL D SHAWPRESIDENT1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donum4 Foundation?

Donum4 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $202K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Donum4 Foundation?

As of 2024, Donum4 Foundation holds $202K in total assets with $39K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $30K in 2024.

Where does Donum4 Foundation operate?

Donum4 Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Donum4 Foundation award?

In 2024, Donum4 Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Donum4 Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Donum4 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Donum4 Foundation's EIN?

Donum4 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1485173. 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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