Fleming Endowment is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 14 grants totaling $331K. Net investment income was $110K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$331K
-19.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-31.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fleming Endowment reported a distributable amount of $300K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Fleming Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Fleming Endowment is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 14 grants totaling $331K. Net investment income was $110K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,348,215 | $6,566,237 | $6,805,315 |
| Revenue | $275,446 | $352,902 | $1,116,872 |
| Expenses | $498,282 | $566,757 | $413,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $331,350 | $411,500 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $110,132 | $200,552 | $945,453 |
| Distributable Amount | $300,369 | $317,991 | $354,765 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Ut Health Science Center - the Fleming Center ($100,000), St John Vianney Catholic Church ($49,150), Sam Houston Area Council Bsa ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT FOUNDATION (CCEC) AUSTIN, TX | CHANCELLOR'S COUNCIL | $2,000 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TX | ANNUAL FUND | $49,150 |
| SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL BSA HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND - CUB WORLD AT CAMP BOVAY | $25,000 |
| MISSION OF YAHWEH HOUSTON, TX | HELP PROVIDE SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN | $15,000 |
| MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY HOUSTON, TX | TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE MEMORIAL PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL HOUSTONIANS, TODAY AND TOMORROW | $25,000 |
| TEXAS APPLESEED AUSTIN, TX | TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL TEXANS | $2,500 |
| UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - THE FLEMING CENTER HOUSTON, TX | ADVANCING PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TRIAL COORDINATION FOR SMALL AND LARGE MULTICENTER STUDIES | $100,000 |
| COVENANT HOUSE TEXAS HOUSTON, TX | TO SERVE SUFFERING CHILDREN OF THE STREET, AND TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD ALL CHILDREN. OUR EFFORTS TOGETHER IN THE COVENANT COMMUNITY ARE A VISIBLE SIGN THAT EFFECTS THE PRESENCE OF GOD, WORKING THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT AMONG OURSELVES AND OUR KIDS. | $25,000 |
| EMERGE FELLOWSHIP HOUSTON, TX | TO EMPOWER & PREPARE HIGH-PERFORMING STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO ATTEND AND GRADUATE FROM SELECTIVE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE NATION | $2,500 |
| HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST, REMEMBERING THE 6 MILLION JEWS AND OTHER INNOCENT VICTIMS AND HONORING THE SURVIVORS' LEGACY. USING THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST AND OTHER GENOCIDES, WE TEACH THE DANGERS OF HATRED, PREJUDICE AND APATHY. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE M FLEMING | PRES./SEC./TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JANIS FLEMING | TREAS./TRUSTEE | 4 | $129,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fleming Endowment?
Fleming Endowment is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Fleming Endowment?
As of 2023, Fleming Endowment holds $6.3M in total assets with $275K in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $331K in 2023.
Where does Fleming Endowment operate?
Fleming Endowment has awarded grants in California, Texas, Utah.
What size grants does Fleming Endowment award?
In 2023, Fleming Endowment awarded 14 grants totaling $331K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Fleming Endowment required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Fleming Endowment reported a distributable amount of $300K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fleming Endowment's EIN?
Fleming Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0555849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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