Gaither Foundation
Gaither Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $495K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $38K.
Gaither Foundation at a glance
In short: Gaither Foundation gave $31K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,000
- +121.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,750
- -44.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $494,729
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Gaither Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Living Waters International ($15K). Together the top 4 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gaither Foundation gives
- Giving grew 176% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $41K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Waters International Stafford, TX | General needs | $15,000 |
| International Teasure House Ministries Katy, TX | General needs | $10,000 |
| Texas Rangers Foundation Waco, TX | General needs | $5,000 |
| Impact a Hero Houston, TX | General needs | $1,000 |
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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 | $494,729 | $40,581 | $33,444 | $31,000 | 4 | $31,000 | $38,137 | $27,150 |
| 2024 | $489,306 | $29,687 | $15,395 | $14,000 | 1 | $14,000 | $28,292 | $26,200 |
| 2023 | $476,023 | $29,450 | $54,102 | $41,300 | 4 | $41,300 | $16,648 | — |
| 2022 | $500,962 | $69,931 | $60,519 | $11,250 | 2 | $11,250 | $20,662 | $26,535 |
| 2021 | $493,053 | $20,458 | $41,419 | $39,150 | 4 | $39,150 | $18,189 | $25,873 |
| 2020 | $518,514 | $28,489 | $41,658 | $32,332 | 3 | — | $19,433 | $23,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaither Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaither Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gaither
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dona Guerrero
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gaither Foundation
How much does Gaither Foundation give each year?
Gaither Foundation gave $31K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
What is Gaither Foundation's typical grant size?
Gaither Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gaither Foundation give grants?
Gaither Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gaither Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gaither Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Gaither Foundation?
Gaither Foundation reported $495K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gaither Foundation's EIN?
Gaither Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0457657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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