Edith Fbondi Foundation
The Edith Fbondi Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellaire, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed purposes including education and general support.
Edith Fbondi Foundation at a glance
In short: Edith Fbondi Foundation gave $70K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,228
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,898
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $516
- Total assets
- $91,821
- -18.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (18 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edith Fbondi Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Michael S Parmet as the contact and requires details of purpose and verification of tax-exempt status with the application. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael S Parmet
Mailing address: 5009 Braeburn Drive, Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone: (713) 824-2345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edith Fbondi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Galveston Bay Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient states were Georgia (6%), Maryland (3%), Florida (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edith Fbondi Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 37 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $339 repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 333% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston Bay Foundation Houston, TX | Education | $20,474 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Education | $7,716 |
| Cancare Houston, TX | General Support | $6,300 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Houston, TX | General Support | $4,464 |
| Northside Hospital Foundation Atlanta Sandy Springs, GA | Education | $4,200 |
| Bellaire Little League Foundation Bellaire, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| Halo House Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $2,575 |
| Temple Emanuel of Maryland Kensington, MD | General Support | $2,060 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank Conroe, TX | Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,821 | $62,552 | $83,755 | $70,228 | 37 | $70,228 | $49,025 | $21,066 |
| 2024 | $113,024 | $50,636 | $90,584 | $52,117 | 33 | $52,117 | $12,169 | $21,521 |
| 2023 | $152,972 | $38,899 | $51,909 | $35,210 | 25 | $35,210 | $22,200 | $20,191 |
| 2022 | $165,982 | $27,498 | $57,249 | $35,849 | 26 | $35,849 | $6,223 | $23,248 |
| 2021 | $195,653 | $17,851 | $30,523 | $24,527 | 14 | $24,527 | $11,855 | $23,307 |
| 2020 | $208,325 | $110,171 | $33,813 | $21,622 | 16 | — | $20,049 | $19,379 |
| 2019 | $131,967 | $37,810 | $26,816 | $22,322 | 13 | — | $9,275 | $15,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith Fbondi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants include education and general support. Recipients include organizations working in environmental conservation, parks and recreation, cancer support and housing, hunger relief, and education. For example, the Galveston Bay Foundation describes its mission as preserving and enhancing Galveston Bay, while Memorial Park Conservancy says it works to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park for public enjoyment. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $70,228. Grants ranged from $10 to $20,474, with a median grant of $516. The largest listed awards were $20,474 to Galveston Bay Foundation for education, $7,716 to Memorial Park Conservancy for education, $6,300 to CANCARE for general support, $5,000 to Rice University for education, and $4,464 to the Alzheimer’s Association for general support.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications require details of the proposed purpose and verification of tax-exempt status. It lists no restrictions on awards and no deadline. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael S Parmet as chairman and president; Ron Meyers as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Mary Alice Parmet and Phillip Parmet as directors; and Ellen Yarrel and Chris Staacy as reserve directors.
Edith Fbondi Foundation is led by Michael S. Parmet, Chairman & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Parmet
Chairman & President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Alice Parmet
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Parmet
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Staacy
Reserve Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ellen Yarrel
Reserve Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ron Meyers
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Edith Fbondi Foundation
How much does Edith Fbondi Foundation give each year?
Edith Fbondi Foundation gave $70K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 33 grants.
What is Edith Fbondi Foundation's typical grant size?
Edith Fbondi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $516, and its average grant was $1,898, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edith Fbondi Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edith Fbondi Foundation give grants?
Edith Fbondi Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (22 grants) and Bellaire, TX (5 grants).
Does Edith Fbondi Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Edith Fbondi Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (19 grants).
Who are Edith Fbondi Foundation's largest grantees?
Edith Fbondi Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Galveston Bay Foundation ($20,474), Memorial Park Conservancy ($7,716) and Cancare ($6,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edith Fbondi Foundation?
Edith Fbondi Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edith Fbondi Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants include education and general support. Recipients include organizations working in environmental conservation, parks and recreation, cancer support and housing, hunger relief, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith Fbondi Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Michael S Parmet as the contact and requires details of purpose and verification of tax-exempt status with the application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edith Fbondi Foundation's EIN?
Edith Fbondi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0285812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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