Galveston Bay Foundation Inc
The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come.
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Galveston Bay Foundation Inc gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,664
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,332
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,332
- Total assets
- $48,239,612
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Galveston Bay Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Houston System ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Galveston Bay Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $25K (2024) to $5.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston System Houston, TX | General support | $14,664 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,239,612 | $20,190,335 | $12,599,370 | $24,664 | 2 | $601,277 |
| 2023 | $35,772,945 | $19,308,156 | $13,756,624 | $5,322,734 | 4 | $331,186 |
| 2022 | $29,773,235 | $6,948,230 | $4,940,666 | $50,649 | 4 | $459,359 |
| 2021 | $27,822,588 | $21,368,993 | $11,793,769 | $3,763,931 | 4 | $7,502 |
| 2020 | $18,391,815 | $11,431,459 | $9,399,800 | $3,855,261 | 5 | $10,214 |
About Galveston Bay Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kemah, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $601K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc is led by Robert J Stokes Jr., President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J Stokes Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Janelle Daniel
Chair
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2022
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Scanlin
Director of Development
Development Director → Director of Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Greg Loushine
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Director of Strategic Partnerships → Director of Strategic Part, 2023
Director of Strategic Part → Director of Strategic Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $143K (2024)
Fay Kirby
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry B Neuhaus
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monty Briscoe
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hudgins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Tollett
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Lendrum
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Myerson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JP Fjeld-Hansen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Doyle
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Hammond
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Giffhorn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Gaido
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leia Wilson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trisha Conley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Asbury
Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Brian C Sauer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Prioleau
Immediate Past Chair
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Burroughs
1st Vice Chair
Director → 2nd Vice Chair, 2022
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Robbins
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Randall
2nd Vice Chair
Director → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Fred Pounds (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff T Miers (2020–2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Began 420
- Former: Kathleen Lucas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lori Traweek (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Madeleine Montes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Rice (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shelley Britton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Trae Camble (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Giffhorn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ed Randall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Helen Lane (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Doyle (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Hammond (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: JP Fjeld Hansen (2022) — Director
- Former: Laurence Neuhaus (2022) — Director
- Former: Clayton Forswall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Dismukes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Courtney Smith (2021) — Vice President Operations
- Former: Matthew Pistner (2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Provezano (2021) — Director
- Former: Chuck Buckner (2020) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 420
- Former: Guy Robert Jackson (2020) — Director
- Former: James Doyle (2020) — Director
- Former: Jay Levy (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Myseron (2020) — Director
- Former: Matt Woodruff (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Pinster (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Provenazo (2020) — 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 $187K, to Robert J Stokes Jr (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Galveston Bay Foundation Inc
How much does Galveston Bay Foundation Inc give each year?
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.3M across 4 grants.
How large is Galveston Bay Foundation Inc?
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc reported $48.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.2M.
What is Galveston Bay Foundation Inc?
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kemah, TX. It holds $48.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Galveston Bay Foundation Inc operate?
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas.
What is Galveston Bay Foundation Inc's EIN?
Galveston Bay Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0279876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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