Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Lufkin, TX EIN: 75-6022769

The Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation is a private foundation established in 1958 and located in Lufkin, Texas. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since September 1960. The foundation functions as a family foundation focused on grantmaking to charitable organizations.

Key facts about Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation

EIN: 75-6022769
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $947,400
Grants made (2024): 74
Average grant: $12,803
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 5% first-time grantees (4 of 74, 2024)
Total assets: $10,575,435
Primary geography: Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's 74 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lufkin, TX (49 grants), Dallas, TX (11 grants), Tyler, TX (2 grants) and Nacogdoches, TX (2 grants). 91% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 74 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.

91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.6M

+4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$947K

-2.2% YoY

Grant Count

-2.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+0.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $779K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:

General operations funding for nonprofits
Education
Human services
Arts and cultural institutions
Healthcare and hospice services
Substance abuse treatment and recovery programs

Grantmaking

The foundation made 72 grants in 2024, with total giving of $947,400. Typical grant awards range from $200 to $50,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with some grants extending to Virginia and Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $920K (97%)

Tennessee $10K (1%)

Maryland $5K (1%)

Alabama $5K (1%)

Nebraska $5K (1%)

All other $2K (0%)

Share of all 74 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arizona Georgia Illinois Maryland Missouri Nebraska South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

LufkinDallasNacogdochesTylerElginHagerstownMemphisStaffordAndalusiaAthensHamiltonAbileneAustinEdgefieldOmahaPollokAltoChicagoColumbusHouston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $10,575,435
Total Revenues: $1,652,122
Total Expenses: $1,196,176
Total Giving: $947,400
Investment Income and Dividends: $218,665

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $10.1 Million
Total Revenues: $763,000
Total Expenses: $1.22 Million
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a substantial asset base and generates income primarily through investments. Annual giving has remained relatively consistent, with the foundation distributing approximately $900,000 to $1.2 million annually.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,575,435	$10,129,770	$10,546,828
Revenue	$1,652,122	$762,904	$101,354
Expenses	$1,196,176	$1,215,869	$1,135,058
Qualifying Distributions	$947,400	$969,000	$900,491
Net Investment Income	$1,413,748	$532,987	—
Distributable Amount	$779,111	$769,033	$703,619

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

364 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hospice in the Pines ($50,000), First United Methodist Church ($45,000), LHS Alumni Association ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOSPICE IN THE PINES Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$50,000
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$45,000
LHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Lufkin, TX	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$40,000
LONG WAY HOME FOUNDATION Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$40,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD Tyler, TX	EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES	$40,000
MUSEUM OF EAST TEXAS Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$30,300
BUCKNER CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$30,000
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COUNCIL Pollok, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$26,000
BURKE CENTER Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$25,000
ELLEN TROUT ZOO Lufkin, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Honea H Owens	President	1	—
Holly Henderson	Vice President	1	—
Virginia L Henderson	Treasurer	1	—
Kristina McCoy	Secretary	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation fund?

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas: • General operations funding for nonprofits • Education • Human services • Arts and cultural institutions • Healthcare and hospice services • Substance abuse treatment and recovery programs

How do I apply for a grant from Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 72 grants in 2024, with total giving of $947,400. Typical grant awards range from $200 to $50,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Hospice in the Pines: $50,000 (General Operations) • Planned Parenthood: $40,000 (Educational Resources) • Museum of East Texas: $30,300 (General Operations) • The Joseph House: $25,000 (General Operations) • Seasons of Hope Center: $6,000 (General Operations) The foundation appears to focus on general operations support for estab…

Where does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with some grants extending to Virginia and Tennessee.

What size grants does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation award?

In 2024, Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation awarded 74 grants totaling $947K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $779K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's EIN?

Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6022769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.