Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation

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.

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 $3.0M (96%)

Maryland $25K (1%)

Georgia $20K (1%)

Missouri $20K (1%)

Illinois $15K (0%)

South Carolina $14K (0%)

Virginia $12K (0%)

Arizona $10K (0%)

+3 more states

States

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

Cities

AbileneAltoAndalusiaAthensAustinChicagoColumbusDallasEdgefieldElginGrovetonHagerstownHamiltonHoustonHudsonLufkinMemphisNacogdochesNorfolkOmaha

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

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

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

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADAC LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$6,000
ANGELINA ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN INC LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$15,000
ANGELINA ART ALLIANCE LUFKIN, TX	2022 - 2023 CHILDRENS PROGRAM	$10,000
ANGELINA BEAUTIFUL CLEAN LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,000
ANGELINA CNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUFKIN, TX	TEXAS STATE FOREST FESTIVAL 2022	$7,500
ANGELINA COLLEGE FOUNDATION LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
ANGELINA COMMUNITY THEATRE LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000
ANGELINA COUNTY CHILD WELFARE LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
BOOK BUDDIES OF EAST TEXAS LUFKIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EAST TEXAS NACOGDOCHES, TX	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 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.