Pauline Altman Foundation Inc
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it describes its purpose as making gifts to qualifying organizations for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, including to provide opportunity for the unfortunate.
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pauline Altman Foundation Inc gave $178K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,200
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,820
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,421,833
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% 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 Pauline Altman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit solicitations of charitable needs, including an introductory letter from a qualified organization. Awards are restricted to qualifying organizations serving the foundation’s stated religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, including providing opportunity for the unfortunate.
- Contact
Application contact: Pauline Altman Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 1100 Uptown Park Blvd Unit 53, Houston, TX 77056-3282
Phone: (713) 467-8003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pauline Altman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MD Anderson Cancer Center ($70K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 46 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Recipients in Illinois, Michigan, and New York each received 6% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pauline Altman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% 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 $144K (2021) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Medical Research | $70,000 |
| Dress for Success Houston, TX | Charitable | $28,200 |
| The Westview School Houston, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Houston, TX | Charitableeducational Support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Charitableeducational Support | $10,000 |
| Methodist Foundation Houston, TX | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Houston Zoo Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,421,833 | $271,961 | $194,519 | $178,200 | 10 | $183,476 | $260,918 | $150,080 |
| 2023 | $2,344,391 | $89,877 | $159,287 | $145,000 | 7 | $149,500 | $80,360 | $141,819 |
| 2022 | $2,413,801 | $35,249 | $170,798 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,870 | $57,598 | $151,297 |
| 2021 | $2,549,350 | $273,256 | $161,285 | $144,000 | 9 | $144,800 | $257,771 | $163,915 |
| 2020 | $2,437,379 | $96,295 | $164,649 | $150,000 | 10 | — | $82,346 | $145,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pauline Altman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $150K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support qualifying organizations through gifts for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research, education, and charitable activities.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Westview School says it provides specialized educational and social opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Houston Zoo says its mission is to connect communities with animals and inspire action to save wildlife, while Holocaust Museum Houston says it educates about the Holocaust and teaches the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $178,200. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $70,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest award was $70,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for medical research. Other grants included $28,200 to Dress for Success in Houston; $15,000 to The Westview School in Houston for educational purposes; and $10,000 each to Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, Planned Parenthood, the Anti-Defamation League, Methodist Foundation, and Houston Zoo. Holocaust Museum Houston received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bette L Goldstein as President, Jody M Goldstein as Secretary, Amy L Rincon as Treasurer, and Gregg L Goldstein as Vice President.
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc is led by Bette L. Goldstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bette L. Goldstein
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy L. Rincon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg L. Goldstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody M. Goldstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Pauline Altman Foundation Inc
How much does Pauline Altman Foundation Inc give each year?
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc gave $178K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 7 grants.
What is Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,820, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pauline Altman Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Pauline Altman Foundation Inc give grants?
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (6%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants).
Does Pauline Altman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($70,000), Dress for Success ($28,200) and The Westview School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pauline Altman Foundation Inc?
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pauline Altman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support qualifying organizations through gifts for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research, education, and charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pauline Altman Foundation Inc?
The filing says to submit solicitations of charitable needs, including an introductory letter from a qualified organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pauline Altman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1529970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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