Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It made 50 grants totaling $52,300 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food assistance, homelessness services, history, and the arts.
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr at a glance
In short: Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr gave $52K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,300
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,046
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $2,179,064
- +37.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (15 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% 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 Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3620 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005-2136
Phone: (713) 499-1465
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Bryan Museum ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 228 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to Virginia (5%), New York (2%), Illinois (2%), and South Dakota (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 50 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $820; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $52K (2024) to $178K (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bryan Museum Galveston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Texas State Historical Association Austin, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Lamar Alumni Foundation Beaumont, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lord of the Streets Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Star of Hope Mission Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Kid's Meals Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,179,064 | $92,798 | $70,276 | $52,300 | 50 | $51,822 | $74,344 | $96,417 |
| 2023 | $1,590,757 | $93,271 | $73,119 | $57,030 | 40 | $56,475 | $76,627 | $76,162 |
| 2022 | $1,417,324 | $135,939 | $191,105 | $177,555 | 56 | $181,134 | $125,968 | $75,544 |
| 2021 | $1,762,694 | $86,688 | $68,906 | $57,000 | 42 | — | $77,885 | $76,877 |
| 2020 | $1,293,136 | $84,661 | $75,361 | $57,000 | 40 | — | $75,489 | $61,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr reported a distributable amount of $96K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Star of Hope Mission says its mission is to mobilize Houston in service of people facing homelessness. Hope Stone says it unlocks creativity through outreach programs, with a vision of art for all. The National WASP WWII Museum says it educates and inspires people with the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $52,300. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $750. Among the largest were $5,000 to The Bryan Museum; $2,500 each to Meals on Wheels, the Texas State Historical Association, and The Lamar Alumni Foundation; and $2,000 each to Houston Food Bank, Lord of the Streets, and St Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Other 2024 recipients included Star of Hope Mission and the Salvation Army, each receiving $1,750; Kid’s Meals and Open Door Mission, each receiving $1,500; and Hope Stone, which received $1,000. Open Door Mission describes itself as a faith- and evidence-based recovery and rehabilitation program for men facing addiction, homelessness, and other challenges. Crisis Intervention of Houston, which received $750, says it provides 24/7 crisis counseling to people experiencing mental health trauma or suicidal thoughts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roland Sledge as president and treasurer; Thomas Harper III and Kathryn T Smith as vice presidents; and Lauren Brook Tata as secretary.
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr is led by Roland Sledge, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roland Sledge
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn T. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Brook Tata
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Harper III
Vice President
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 Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr
How much does Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr give each year?
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr gave $52K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 40 grants.
What is Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's typical grant size?
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,046, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr that year got $820 on average.
Where does Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr give grants?
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (27 grants), Galveston, TX (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (50 grants).
Who are Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's largest grantees?
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's largest 2024 grantees include The Bryan Museum ($5,000), Meals on Wheels ($2,500) and Texas State Historical Association ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr?
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Star of Hope Mission says its mission is to mobilize Houston in service of people facing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr?
The foundation 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 Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's EIN?
Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3924709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr 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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