Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation
The Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Lufkin, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2024 giving concentrated in Texas and a stated geographic preference for East Texas.
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation gave $947K across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $947,400
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,803
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,575,435
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (4 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact the foundation; no set format or materials are required.
- Contact
Application contact: Simon Louise Henderson Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1365, Lufkin, TX 75902
Phone: (936) 634-2448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hospice in the Pines ($50K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
364 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 359 grants of 364 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its preferred geographical area is East Texas. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; reported shares for Tennessee, Maryland, Alabama, and Nebraska were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
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.
- 92% 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 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 $780K (2020) to $969K (2023). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $947K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $10,575,435 | $1,652,122 | $1,196,176 | $947,400 | 74 | $947,400 | $1,413,748 | $779,111 |
| 2023 | $10,129,770 | $762,904 | $1,215,869 | $969,000 | 76 | $969,000 | $532,987 | $769,033 |
| 2022 | $10,546,828 | $101,354 | $1,135,058 | $894,000 | 74 | $900,491 | — | $703,619 |
| 2021 | $11,233,123 | $700,705 | $1,128,317 | $876,200 | 74 | $876,200 | $455,062 | $776,009 |
| 2020 | $11,678,541 | $888,969 | $1,042,357 | $779,750 | 66 | — | $649,557 | $651,125 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. Grant records show support for organizations and purposes including general operations, scholarships, and educational resources. The Museum of East Texas describes its work as maintaining a museum of historical and cultural objects and offering public programs, visual arts education, and cultural enrichment. Burke Center says it provides behavioral healthcare and related services in a twelve-county region. Hospice in the Pines says it provides health and support services to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $947,400. Awards ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $50,000 to Hospice in the Pines for general operations; $45,000 to First United Methodist Church in Lufkin for general operations; $40,000 to LHS Alumni Association for a scholarship fund; $40,000 to Long Way Home Foundation for general operations; and $40,000 to Planned Parenthood for educational resources. Other notable grants included $30,300 to the Museum of East Texas and $30,000 to Buckner Children & Family Services, both for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Honea H. Owens as president, Holly Henderson as vice president, Virginia L. Henderson as treasurer, and Kristina McCoy as secretary.
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation is led by Honea H. Owens, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Honea H. Owens
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Henderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina McCoy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia L. Henderson
Treasurer
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 Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation
How much does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation give each year?
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation gave $947K across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $969K across 76 grants.
What is Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,803, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation give grants?
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lufkin, TX (49 grants), Dallas, TX (11 grants) and Tyler, TX (2 grants).
Does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hospice in the Pines ($50,000), First United Methodist Church ($45,000) and LHS Alumni Association ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation?
Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $947K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $779K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. Grant records show support for organizations and purposes including general operations, scholarships, and educational resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simon & Louise Henderson Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
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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