Friends of the THGAAC
To support the Texas holocaust, genocide and antisemitism advisory commission, whose mission is to combat and confront hatred, prejudice and indifference by educating all texans about the holocaust and other genocides in an effort to dismantle antisemitism and prevent such future atrocities.
Friends of the THGAAC at a glance
In short: Friends of the THGAAC gave $114K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,475
- -54.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,895
- -63.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $314,030
- +145.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of the THGAAC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hate Ends Nowrail Car Exhibit ($35K). Together the top 5 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2025) to $250K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hate Ends Nowrail Car Exhibit Boca Raton, FL | Educational initiative to provide resources and awareness about the rise of antisemitism, in particular, focused on college age students. | $35,000 |
| Tech A&M International Laredo, TX | Educational initiative to provide resources and awareness about the rise of antisemitism, in particular, focused on college age students. | $30,000 |
| El Paso Holocaust Museum El Paso, TX | Educational initiative to provide resources and awareness about the rise of antisemitism, in particular, focused on college age students. | $25,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum Dallas, TX | Educational initiative to provide resources and awareness about the rise of antisemitism, in particular, focused on college age students. | $17,475 |
| Opera Leggera Kingwood, TX | Educational initiative to provide resources and awareness about the rise of antisemitism, in particular, focused on college age students. | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,030 | $284,773 | $218,348 | $114,475 | 5 | $4,875 |
| 2024 | $128,065 | $453,268 | $325,203 | $250,000 | 4 | $4,959 |
About Friends of the THGAAC
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the THGAAC is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $314K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the THGAAC is led by Scott Kammerman, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Kammerman
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Finkelman
Chairman
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Starr
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Lipson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Hamer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Friends of the THGAAC
How much does Friends of the THGAAC give each year?
Friends of the THGAAC gave $114K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 4 grants.
What is Friends of the THGAAC's typical grant size?
Friends of the THGAAC's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,895, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of the THGAAC give grants?
Friends of the THGAAC gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (31%).
Does Friends of the THGAAC give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of the THGAAC's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Friends of the THGAAC's largest grantees?
Friends of the THGAAC's largest 2025 grantees include Hate Ends Nowrail Car Exhibit ($35,000), Tech A&M International ($30,000) and El Paso Holocaust Museum ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of the THGAAC?
Friends of the THGAAC reported $314K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What is Friends of the THGAAC's EIN?
Friends of the THGAAC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3905788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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