GHS Foundation
GHS Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $36.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5.7M. Net investment income was $2.3M.
GHS Foundation at a glance
In short: GHS Foundation gave $5.7M across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $812K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,683,625
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $811,946
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $220,000
- Total assets
- $36,469,757
- +12.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who GHS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lamar University ($595K). Together the top 5 received $882K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,802,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 11 grants of 33 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How GHS Foundation gives
- Giving grew 163% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 228% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2022) to $5.7M (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,802,000 |
| Lamar University Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $595,000 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $220,000 |
| Angelina College Lufkin, TX | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| Angel Flight (South Central) Addison, TX | General Funds | $2,000 |
| Groveton Ex-Students Association Groveton, TX | General Funds | $625 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,469,757 | $10,889,001 | $6,900,312 | $5,683,625 | 7 | $6,158,641 | $2,349,862 | $2,703,973 |
| 2025 | $32,481,068 | $6,388,932 | $5,989,888 | $5,069,600 | 7 | $5,496,392 | $1,318,567 | $2,317,240 |
| 2024 | $32,082,024 | $10,197,210 | $4,448,701 | $3,679,900 | 7 | $4,085,135 | $6,692,343 | $1,669,422 |
| 2023 | $26,333,515 | $4,945,276 | $2,874,528 | $2,162,500 | 6 | $2,501,705 | $979,742 | $1,415,608 |
| 2022 | $24,262,767 | $3,866,774 | $2,108,625 | $1,736,000 | 6 | $1,847,804 | $3,969,314 | — |
| 2021 | $22,504,618 | $2,739,294 | $2,557,748 | $2,189,500 | 9 | — | $728,928 | — |
| 2020 | $22,359,814 | $4,005,610 | $3,595,591 | $3,272,000 | 7 | — | $1,922,444 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GHS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GHS Foundation is led by Ryan Hutson, President on the 2026 filing; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ryan Hutson
President
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2026)
Gerald H. Smith Dec'd
President
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Hutson
Chairman of the Board
Vice President → Chairman of the Board, 2026
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $131K (2026)
Dorothy W. Smith
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Sylvia Hutson
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Nancy Hamlin Cooke
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $179K (2026)
Dawn Wesneski
Vice President & Scholarship Coordinator
Vice President → Vice President & Scholarship Coordinator, 2026
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$208K (2023) → $275K (2026)
Norma L. Mills
Assistant Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerald H. Smith (2020–2025) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $275K, to Dawn Wesneski (VP, Scholarship Coordinator). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GHS Foundation
How much does GHS Foundation give each year?
GHS Foundation gave $5.7M across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5.1M across 7 grants.
What is GHS Foundation's typical grant size?
GHS Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $220,000, and its average grant was $811,946, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GHS Foundation give grants?
GHS Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (2 grants).
Does GHS Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of GHS Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are GHS Foundation's largest grantees?
GHS Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Lamar University ($595,000), Lamar Institute of Technology ($220,000) and Angelina College ($64,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,802,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is GHS Foundation?
GHS Foundation reported $36.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is GHS Foundation's EIN?
GHS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0628970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 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 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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