Mechia Foundation
Mechia Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaumont, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported 234 grants totaling $729,216, supporting charitable organizations that include educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, and nonprofits addressing health and other community needs.
Mechia Foundation at a glance
In short: Mechia Foundation gave $729K across 234 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $729,216
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 234
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,116
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $1,762,766
- -14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (38 of 234, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 Mechia Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3195 Dowlen Road Ste 101-416, Beaumont, TX 77706
Phone: (409) 838-6681
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mechia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anderson Cancer Center MD ($42K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,095 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,092 grants of 1,095 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (2%), Florida (1%), Illinois (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 234 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mechia Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 38 of 234 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 665% 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 $467K (2020) to $777K (2022). In 2024 it made 234 grants totaling $729K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Cancer Center MD Houston, TX | Continuing Operations | $42,250 |
| Symphony of Southeast Texas Beaumont, TX | Continuing Operations | $24,050 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston Houston, TX | Continuing Operations | $23,700 |
| I Have a Dream Program Beaumont, TX | Continuing Operations | $22,500 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Houston, TX | Continuing Operations | $20,350 |
| Temple Emanuel Beaumont, TX | Continuing Operations | $20,100 |
| Holdsworth Center Austin, TX | Continuing Operations | $15,000 |
| Texas Southern University Houston, TX | Continuing Operations | $15,000 |
| IEA Beaumont, TX | CBS Client Assistance | $13,851 |
| Anti-Defamation League Houston, TX | Continuing Operations | $13,650 |
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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 | $1,762,766 | $411,451 | $844,330 | $729,216 | 234 | $752,937 | $356,338 | $113,267 |
| 2023 | $2,069,473 | $111,067 | $742,169 | $645,272 | 215 | $653,496 | $92,811 | $119,891 |
| 2022 | $2,700,575 | $56,933 | $878,163 | $776,989 | 224 | $795,434 | $48,971 | $149,122 |
| 2021 | $3,518,451 | $377,011 | $709,101 | $614,671 | 212 | $631,135 | $226,932 | $195,358 |
| 2020 | $3,849,837 | $203,021 | $560,567 | $467,062 | 210 | — | $96,518 | $193,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mechia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Symphony of Southeast Texas says its mission is to develop and maintain a high-quality orchestra that contributes to education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment in Southeast Texas. Holocaust Museum Houston says it educates about the Holocaust, remembers victims, honors survivors, and teaches about the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas describes its work as providing education, inspiration, and creative visions through visual arts collections, exhibitions, programs, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 234 grants totaling $729,216. Grants ranged from $75 to $42,250, with a median grant of $1,100. Among its largest grants were $42,250 to Anderson Cancer Center MD, $24,050 to Symphony of Southeast Texas, $23,700 to Holocaust Museum Houston, $22,500 to I Have a Dream Program, and $20,350 to Texas Business Hall of Fame. The listed purposes were generally “continuing operations”; a $13,851 grant to IEA was for “CBS client assistance.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Regina Rogers is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Mechia Foundation is led by Regina Rogers, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Regina Rogers
Trustee
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 Mechia Foundation
How much does Mechia Foundation give each year?
Mechia Foundation gave $729K across 234 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $645K across 215 grants.
What is Mechia Foundation's typical grant size?
Mechia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $3,116, across 234 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mechia Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mechia Foundation give grants?
Mechia Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (108 grants), Beaumont, TX (75 grants), Austin, TX (10 grants) and Port Arthur, TX (5 grants).
Does Mechia Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 234 grants with a stated purpose on Mechia Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Continuing Operations" (233 grants).
Who are Mechia Foundation's largest grantees?
Mechia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anderson Cancer Center MD ($42,250), Symphony of Southeast Texas ($24,050) and Holocaust Museum Houston ($23,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mechia Foundation?
Mechia Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $753K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mechia Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mechia Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mechia Foundation's EIN?
Mechia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1948840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mechia 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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Grantable. (2026). Mechia Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mechia-foundation-morg_33acd6dfc3174218a460bc3681ccab76
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