Henry Foundation
Henry Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $132K. Net investment income was $28K.
Henry Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry Foundation gave $132K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $131,859
- +537.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -62.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $21,977
- +1598.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $24,930
- Primary geography
- Texas (53% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Henry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Alzheimer's Disease Research ($25K). Together the top 6 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henry Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 243% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $132K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Clarksburg, MD | Medical and Scientific Research | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical and Scientific Research | $25,000 |
| The Susan G Koman Breast Cancer Foundation Dallas, TX | Medical and Scientific Research | $25,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX | Medical and Scientific Research | $24,859 |
| Dallas Arbortetum Dallas, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $28,499 | $146,664 | $131,859 | 6 | $131,859 | $28,499 | — |
| 2021 | $76,826 | $46,728 | $23,667 | $20,700 | 16 | $20,700 | $45,103 | $8,513 |
| 2020 | $87,922 | $1,679 | $23,645 | $20,700 | 16 | — | $179 | $8,844 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert J. Philippon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri A. Gross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brenda J. Sluyter (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Henry Foundation
How much does Henry Foundation give each year?
Henry Foundation gave $132K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $21K across 16 grants.
What is Henry Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $24,930, and its average grant was $21,977, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry Foundation give grants?
Henry Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and Tennessee (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Henry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Henry Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical and Scientific Research" (4 grants).
Who are Henry Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Alzheimer's Disease Research ($25,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($25,000) and The Susan G Koman Breast Cancer Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Henry Foundation's EIN?
Henry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6017790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 years 2020–2022
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