Fleming Endowment
Fleming Endowment is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2023 filing reports 14 grants totaling $331,350, all to recipients in Texas.
Fleming Endowment at a glance
In short: Fleming Endowment gave $331K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $331,350
- -19.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,668
- -31.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,348,215
- -3.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fleming Endowment
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2800 Post Oak Blvd 4000, Houston, TX 77056-6109
Phone: (713) 621-7944
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fleming Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was UT Health Science Center - the Fleming Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 42 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients were in Houston or Austin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fleming Endowment open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 36% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+2%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2021) to $412K (2022). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | To preserve, restore, and enhance memorial park for the enjoyment of all houstonians, today and tomorrow | $25,000 |
| 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 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation Houston, TX | To inform and inspire for the love of houston with free access to informative, educational and inspiring content through a multi-media platform that includes tv 8 | pbs, news 88.7 | npr and classical hd | $25,000 |
| Daybreak Foundation (Magnificant Houses) Houston, TX | The purpose of daybreak foundation is to generate investment/interest income to be transferred to magnificant house, inc. For use in its operations. | $25,000 |
| Trees for Houston Houston, TX | Trees for houston is the nonprofit organization dedicated to planting, protecting and promoting trees throughout the greater houston region. | $25,000 |
| Mission of Yahweh Houston, TX | Help Provide Shelter for Women and Children | $15,000 |
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,348,215 | $275,446 | $498,282 | $331,350 | 14 | $331,350 | $110,132 | $300,369 |
| 2022 | $6,566,237 | $352,902 | $566,757 | $411,500 | 12 | $411,500 | $200,552 | $317,991 |
| 2021 | $6,805,315 | $1,116,872 | $413,156 | $228,300 | 6 | — | $945,453 | $354,765 |
| 2020 | $6,084,540 | $216,924 | $353,456 | $325,530 | 10 | — | $190,956 | $317,153 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes public health research, youth services, education, social justice, public media, environmental conservation, and Holocaust education. For example, Houston Public Media Foundation says its mission is to bring arts and culture, education, and trusted news to its broadcast area; Trees For Houston says it plants, protects, and promotes trees across the greater Houston area; and Texas Appleseed says it works to promote social, economic, and racial justice for all Texans.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $331,350. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the reported 2023 grants were $100,000 to UT Health Science Center – The Fleming Center for trial coordination for multicenter studies; $49,150 to St John Vianney Catholic Church for its annual fund; and $25,000 each to Sam Houston Area Council BSA, Memorial Park Conservancy, Covenant House Texas, Houston Public Media Foundation, Daybreak Foundation (Magnificant Houses), and Trees For Houston. Other reported grants included $15,000 to Mission of Yahweh; $10,000 to Holocaust Museum Houston; and $2,500 each to Texas Appleseed and Emerge Fellowship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists George M Fleming as president, secretary, and trustee, and Janis Fleming as treasurer and trustee.
Fleming Endowment is led by George M. Fleming, President, Secretary & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
George M. Fleming
President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Fleming
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $129K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raymond E. Kinzer (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $129K, to Janis Fleming (Treas./Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fleming Endowment
How much does Fleming Endowment give each year?
Fleming Endowment gave $331K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $412K across 12 grants.
What is Fleming Endowment's typical grant size?
Fleming Endowment's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,668, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fleming Endowment that year got $16K on average.
Where does Fleming Endowment give grants?
Fleming Endowment gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Fleming Endowment give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Fleming Endowment's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fleming Endowment's largest grantees?
Fleming Endowment's largest 2023 grantees include UT Health Science Center - the Fleming Center ($100,000), St John Vianney Catholic Church ($49,150) and Sam Houston Area Council BSA ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Fleming Endowment?
Fleming Endowment reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fleming Endowment fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes public health research, youth services, education, social justice, public media, environmental conservation, and Holocaust education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fleming Endowment?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Fleming Endowment 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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