Henderson Charitable Foundation
Henderson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $4K.
Henderson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Henderson Charitable Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,000
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,460,316
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Henderson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Standing Ovation Theatre ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Ovation Theatre Houston, TX | Promote Community Performing Arts | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,460,316 | $2,474,716 | $14,400 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,000 | $3,678 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henderson Charitable Foundation is led by Major Carl Henderson, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Major Carl Henderson
President
New on the 2021 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebeccah Bauerlein
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kee
Director
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Williamson
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Reichel
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coleen Reyes
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Picha
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Henderson Charitable Foundation
How much does Henderson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Henderson Charitable Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Henderson Charitable Foundation?
Henderson Charitable Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Henderson Charitable Foundation?
Henderson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Henderson Charitable Foundation operate?
Henderson Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Henderson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Henderson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2394863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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