Megara Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 45-3261957

Megara Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$90K

+4.2% YoY

Grant Count

6

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-13.2% YoY

About Megara Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Megara Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K.

Ready to take the next step with Megara Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

BROOKLYNHOUSTONNEW YORK

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$26K$52K$78K$104K5 grants20205 grants20216 grants20225 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

ENTREPRENDRE POUR AIDER$45KTHE ART THERAPY PROJECT$10KTHE LINCOLN CENTER FOR T…$10KMUSEUM OF MODERN ART$10KFOUNTAIN HOUSE GALLERY$10KVITA LIVING$5K

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Entreprendre Pour Aider ($45,000), The Art Therapy Project ($10,000), The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ENTREPRENDRE POUR AIDER GENERAL SUPPORT$45,000
THE ART THERAPY PROJECT NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS NEW YORK, NYACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING$10,000
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART NEW YORK, NYTHE ACCESS PROGRAM$10,000
VITA LIVING HOUSTON, TXART THERAPY PROGRAMS$5,000
FOUNTAIN HOUSE GALLERY NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
FRANCOIS LETACONNOUXDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT1
MOLLY K WURZERDIRECTOR,SECRETARY-TREAS.0.1
DENISE M STONERDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT0.1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Megara Foundation?

Megara Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Megara Foundation operate?

Megara Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Texas.

What size grants does Megara Foundation award?

In 2024, Megara Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Megara Foundation's EIN?

Megara Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3261957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Megara Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Megara Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities