Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation
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
74
-2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+0.4% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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