The Ann C and John a Henry III
The Ann C and John a Henry III is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its stated purposes include supporting community programs on charitable principles and organizations operating for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes in the United States or its possessions. The foundation reports making contributions to support academic scholarships and other educational activities.
The Ann C and John a Henry III at a glance
In short: The Ann C and John a Henry III gave $47K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,700
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,747
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $708,244
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ann C and John a Henry III
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14586, Oklahoma City, OK 73113-0586
Phone: (405) 478-0601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ann C and John a Henry III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dartmouth College ($21K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (46%) and New Hampshire (45%). Other listed recipient-state shares were Maryland (2%), Virginia (2%), and Oklahoma (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ann C and John a Henry III open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $55K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | To Support General Education Efforts. | $20,500 |
| SMU Office of Development Bridwell Institute of Economics Dallas, TX | To benefit the smu bridwell institute of economics in its educational efforts. | $14,000 |
| SMU Office of Development Meadows Museum Dallas, TX | To support this entity in its efforts to advance excellence in education, scholarship and artistic expression. | $5,000 |
| Catch up and Read Dallas, TX | To support the organization in its efforts to help children learn to read. | $1,000 |
| International Dyslexia Association Pikesville, MD | For support of this organization which assists students with dyslexia. | $1,000 |
| Neema Huruma Foundation Dallas, TX | To support the school in its educational efforts as needed. | $750 |
| Casady School Oklahoma City, OK | To support the organization in its efforts to provide educational assistance to its students during the year. | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | To support the organization in its efforts to provide educational assistance to its students during the year. | $500 |
| Landmark College Putney, VT | To support the organization in its efforts to provide educational assistance to its students during the year. | $500 |
| Town of Tuftonboro Scholarship Fund Center Tuftonboro, NH | To support the organization in its efforts to provide academic scholarships to worthy applicants. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $708,244 | $113,518 | $48,420 | $46,700 | 17 | $46,700 | $13,098 | $53,704 |
| 2024 | $643,146 | $112,135 | $56,303 | $54,650 | 19 | $54,650 | $11,653 | $44,227 |
| 2023 | $587,314 | $110,313 | $27,129 | $25,750 | 18 | $25,750 | $10,054 | $32,537 |
| 2022 | $504,130 | $78,779 | $29,122 | $28,000 | 20 | $28,000 | $9,027 | $28,385 |
| 2021 | $454,529 | $83,132 | $35,398 | $34,050 | 20 | $34,050 | $8,000 | $29,102 |
| 2020 | $406,795 | $80,393 | $19,020 | $18,050 | 9 | — | $5,328 | $20,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ann C and John a Henry III reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — 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 states that it is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Its 2025 filing describes support for community programs and organizations with religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Its 2025 grants included colleges and universities, scholarship funds, and organizations supporting literacy and students with learning differences. The International Dyslexia Association describes its mission as providing people with dyslexia and related reading differences access to tools and resources. Landmark College describes itself as a postsecondary institution serving students with learning differences, including dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, or autism spectrum disorders. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $46,700 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,500, with a median grant of $500.
The largest grants included $20,500 to Dartmouth College for general education efforts; $14,000 to SMU Office of Development Bridwell Institute of Economics for its educational efforts; and $5,000 to SMU Office of Development Meadows Museum to advance education, scholarship, and artistic expression. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Catch Up and Read to help children learn to read, $1,000 to the International Dyslexia Association to support its work assisting students with dyslexia, and $500 to Casady School for educational assistance to students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John A Henry III as chairman of the board, John A Henry IV as president and treasurer, and Jennifer Sillings as secretary.
The Ann C and John a Henry III is led by John A. Henry IV, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Henry IV
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Henry III
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sillings
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Ann C and John a Henry III
How much does The Ann C and John a Henry III give each year?
The Ann C and John a Henry III gave $47K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 19 grants.
What is The Ann C and John a Henry III's typical grant size?
The Ann C and John a Henry III's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,747, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ann C and John a Henry III that year got $875 on average.
Where does The Ann C and John a Henry III give grants?
The Ann C and John a Henry III's top state is Texas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Hampshire (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants).
Does The Ann C and John a Henry III give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Ann C and John a Henry III's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support the School in Its Educational Efforts as Needed." (5 grants).
Who are The Ann C and John a Henry III's largest grantees?
The Ann C and John a Henry III's largest 2025 grantees include Dartmouth College ($20,500), SMU Office of Development Bridwell Institute of Economics ($14,000) and SMU Office of Development Meadows Museum ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ann C and John a Henry III?
The Ann C and John a Henry III reported $708K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ann C and John a Henry III fund?
The foundation states that it is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Its 2025 filing describes support for community programs and organizations with religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ann C and John a Henry III?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ann C and John a Henry III's EIN?
The Ann C and John a Henry III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0739083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ann C and John a Henry III accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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