Gaither Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $489K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $28K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$489K
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
-66.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+35.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaither Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Gaither Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gaither Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $489K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $28K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $489,306 | $476,023 | $500,962 |
| Revenue | $29,687 | $29,450 | $69,931 |
| Expenses | $15,395 | $54,102 | $60,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,000 | $41,300 | $11,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $28,292 | $16,648 | $20,662 |
| Distributable Amount | $26,200 | — | $26,535 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Impact A Hero ($14,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact A Hero Houston, TX | General Needs | $14,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dona Guerrero | Sec/Tr | 10 | — |
| David Gaither | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaither Foundation?
Gaither Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $489K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gaither Foundation?
As of 2024, Gaither Foundation holds $489K in total assets with $30K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $14K in 2024.
Where does Gaither Foundation operate?
Gaither Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Gaither Foundation award?
In 2024, Gaither Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Gaither Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gaither Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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