Foulkrod Foundation
Foulkrod Foundation is a private foundation based in Pearland, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting public health, public safety, underserved populations, education, and religious activities.
Foulkrod Foundation at a glance
In short: Foulkrod Foundation gave $13K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,136
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $167,429
- Primary geography
- Texas (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foulkrod Foundation
- 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: 1006 Tennyson Drive, Pearland, TX 77584
Phone: (713) 907-5461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foulkrod Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (63%), Georgia (14%), Tennessee (12%), Michigan (10%), and Maryland (2%). The listed grants included recipients in Pearland, Houston, League City, and Friendswood, Texas, as well as organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foulkrod Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $28K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,429 | — | $24,580 | $12,500 | 11 | $12,500 | $9,712 | $8,392 |
| 2023 | — | — | $32,766 | $16,325 | 14 | $16,325 | $6,466 | $9,265 |
| 2022 | — | — | $33,913 | $13,390 | 17 | $13,390 | $2,357 | $11,863 |
| 2021 | $282,029 | $11,006 | $55,457 | $24,350 | 22 | $24,350 | $11,258 | $14,611 |
| 2020 | $318,780 | $38,216 | $56,647 | $28,000 | 21 | — | $38,207 | $16,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foulkrod Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for health and medical research, public safety, animal welfare, services for people with developmental disabilities, education, and a religious organization.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital aims to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, and says no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or ability to pay. Houston Humane Society seeks to prevent cruelty to living creatures, relieve animal suffering, and educate the public about animal welfare. Forgotten Angels Foundation assists people striving to become fully functioning members of society and supports care for people with developmental disabilities. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives. Texas Children’s Hospital says it works to create a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $12,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $1,700, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable grants included $1,700 to Alzheimer’s Disease Research and $1,700 to the League City Police Officers Association; $1,500 each to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Houston Humane Society, and Forgotten Angels Foundation; and $1,200 to Ferris State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Danielle Chema as chairman of the board, and Christine Foulkrod and Kevin Chema as directors.
Foulkrod Foundation is led by Danielle Chema, Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Chema
Chairman of the Board
Director → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Christine Foulkrod
Director
Administrator → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Kevin Chema
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Foulkrod (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Foulkrod (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Christine Foulkrod (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Foulkrod Foundation
How much does Foulkrod Foundation give each year?
Foulkrod Foundation gave $13K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 14 grants.
What is Foulkrod Foundation's typical grant size?
Foulkrod Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,136, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foulkrod Foundation give grants?
Foulkrod Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and Tennessee (12%).
Does Foulkrod Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Foulkrod Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Health" (5 grants).
How large is Foulkrod Foundation?
Foulkrod Foundation reported $167K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foulkrod Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health and medical research, public safety, animal welfare, services for people with developmental disabilities, education, and a religious organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foulkrod Foundation?
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 Foulkrod Foundation's EIN?
Foulkrod Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6078317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Foulkrod Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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