Midway Foundation
Midway Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations in Texas, including organizations working in youth services, education, employment support, and recovery.
Midway Foundation at a glance
In short: Midway Foundation gave $58K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,926
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,436
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $29,371
- +1248.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Midway 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: 1990 Post Oak Blvd Suite 1900, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 629-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Midway Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation of Texas ($25K). Together the top 9 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 144 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Midway Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $891K (2019). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation of Texas Stafford, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $10,300 |
| Yellowstone Academy Houston, TX | Made Through Agent | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Houston Houston, TX | Made Through Agent | $5,000 |
| Gracewood Inc Round Rock, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Workfaith Connection Houston, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | General Support | $1,626 |
| Saving Grace Women's Home Houston, TX | General Support | $500 |
| PH Recovery Center Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,371 | $95,178 | $67,985 | $57,926 | 9 | $67,985 | $681 |
| 2023 | $2,178 | $134,817 | $137,305 | $106,801 | 14 | $137,305 | $558 |
| 2022 | $4,666 | $509,042 | $689,709 | $664,999 | 37 | $689,488 | $2,934 |
| 2021 | $185,333 | $75,266 | $425,162 | $400,615 | 41 | $425,161 | $17,178 |
| 2020 | $535,229 | $741,914 | $546,672 | $534,231 | 43 | — | $23,184 |
| 2019 | $339,987 | $1,122,095 | $897,068 | $890,656 | 68 | — | $7,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Midway Foundation reported a distributable amount of $681 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 illustrate a range of charitable work: Yellowstone Academy describes its mission as helping students reach their highest potential; Dress for Success Houston focuses on women’s economic independence through professional attire, support, and career development; and The WorkFaith Connection provides faith-based training and coaching for people seeking long-term employment. Gracewood says it supports children and single mothers, while Saving Grace Women’s Home describes providing refuge for abused women experiencing chemical dependency. PH Recovery Center says it helps people become productive and independent spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 9 grants totaling $57,926 in 2024. Awards ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Its reported giving was $106,801 across 14 grants in 2023 and $664,999 across 37 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $25,000 to Make a Wish Foundation of Texas and $10,300 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston, both for general support. Yellowstone Academy received $10,000 through an agent, and Dress for Success Houston received $5,000 through an agent. Other grants included $2,500 each to Gracewood Inc and The WorkFaith Connection, $1,626 to 12th Man Foundation, and $500 each to Saving Grace Women’s Home and PH Recovery Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradley R Freels as president and Claudia C Freels as secretary/treasurer.
Midway Foundation is led by Bradley R. Freels, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley R. Freels
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Claudia C. Freels
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Midway Foundation
How much does Midway Foundation give each year?
Midway Foundation gave $58K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 14 grants.
What is Midway Foundation's typical grant size?
Midway Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,436, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Midway Foundation give grants?
Midway Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does Midway Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Midway Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Midway Foundation's largest grantees?
Midway Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Make a Wish Foundation of Texas ($25,000), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston ($10,300) and Yellowstone Academy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Midway Foundation?
Midway Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $681 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Midway Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Midway 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 Midway Foundation's EIN?
Midway Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1593137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Midway 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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