Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation
The Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It reported $19,500 in grants to 22 recipients in 2024; its listed grants went to charitable organizations in Texas and other states.
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation at a glance
In short: Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation gave $20K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $886.364), mostly in Texas. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,500
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $886
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $307,143
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Ana M Tripicchio Muery as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Ana M Tripicchio Muery
Mailing address: 1126 Villa Bergamo Ct, Houston, TX 77094
Phone: (281) 928-7590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John Vianney Parrish ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Texas (75%), with recipients in Pennsylvania (10%), New York (5%), Virginia (3%), and Minnesota (3%) also listed. These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $663. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $23K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Parrish Houston, TX | Activities | $4,750 |
| Wellspring Clubhouse Penn Foundatio Sellersville, PA | Activities | $2,000 |
| Monarch School Houston, TX | Activities | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington C Brenham, TX | Activities | $1,000 |
| Christian Family Center Sugar Land, TX | Activities | $1,000 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley Bryan, TX | Activities | $1,000 |
| Salesian Mission New Rochelle, NY | Activities | $1,000 |
| Summerhouse Houston, TX | Activities | $1,000 |
| Washington County Healthy Living as Brenham, TX | Activities | $1,000 |
| Cal Farley Boy's Ranch Amarillo, TX | Activities | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307,143 | $10,044 | $21,950 | $19,500 | 22 | $19,500 | $10,044 | $15,610 |
| 2023 | $319,143 | $6,787 | $20,250 | $18,000 | 21 | $18,000 | $6,787 | $16,173 |
| 2022 | $332,606 | $82 | $18,172 | $18,000 | 22 | $18,000 | $82 | $17,085 |
| 2021 | $350,696 | $82 | $23,500 | $21,500 | 22 | $21,500 | $82 | $18,173 |
| 2020 | $374,127 | $3,260 | $25,115 | $23,000 | 22 | — | $3,145 | $19,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work ranges from hospice and support for families of children with disabilities to children’s mental health, public media, and animal welfare. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $19,500. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $4,750, with a median of $500. Its largest listed grants included $4,750 to St John Vianney Parrish in Houston, $2,000 to Wellspring Clubhouse Penn Foundation in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, and $1,500 to Monarch School in Houston. Other listed awards included $1,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, Christian Family Center, Hospice Brazos Valley, Salesian Mission, Summerhouse, and Washington County Healthy Living Association.
Among other 2024 recipients, Hospice Brazos Valley described its mission as caring for people affected by life-limiting illness, grief, and loss, without regard to ability to pay. Depelchin Children’s Center said it strengthens children’s lives by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. Mikeys Place described its work as supporting families of children with disabilities. Houston Public Media Foundation said it marshals philanthropic support for arts and culture, education, and trusted news; Houston Humane Society described its work as preventing cruelty to living creatures and promoting animal welfare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ana M Tripicchio Muery, Mariana G Folgado, and Ronald E Muery as directors.
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana M. Tripicchio Muery
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mariana G. Folgado
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald E. Muery
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation
How much does Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation give each year?
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation gave $20K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 21 grants.
What is Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's typical grant size?
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $886, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation give grants?
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants) and Brenham, TX (2 grants).
Does Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Activities" (22 grants).
Who are Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's largest grantees?
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St John Vianney Parrish ($4,750), Wellspring Clubhouse Penn Foundatio ($2,000) and Monarch School ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation?
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation reported $307K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work ranges from hospice and support for families of children with disabilities to children’s mental health, public media, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's EIN?
Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3903882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julio and Ana Gomez Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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