The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company
The Bayou Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2021 filing lists 34 grants totaling $176,250, supporting organizations including charities, educational institutions, and environmental groups. The foundation stated that it was terminated effective September 30, 2021, and that its assets were distributed in cash to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company at a glance
In short: The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company gave $176K across 34 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $176,250
- Grants made (2021)
- 34
- Average grant
- $5,184
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002-8092
Phone: (713) 651-8824
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Goodwill Industries ($28K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares were New York, Tennessee, Virginia, and Colorado, each at 1% or 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 34 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries Houston, TX | Contribution | $27,500 |
| Houston Audubon Society Houston, TX | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Houston Maritime Museum Houston, TX | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Houston, TX | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Save Buffalo Bayou Houston, TX | Contribution | $12,000 |
| The University of Houston Honors College Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Contribution | $9,750 |
| Friends of Don Greene Nature Park Houston, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders New York, NY | Contribution | $3,000 |
| St Jude Chlldren's Hospital Memphis, TN | Contribution | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $36,865 | $36,865 | $176,250 | 34 | $36,688 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including workforce assistance, maritime education, and conservation. For example, Goodwill Industries describes its work as providing childcare financial assistance to help low-income families pursue employment and training; Houston Maritime Museum says its mission is to explore Houston’s maritime connections through exhibits, education, and experience; and Galveston Bay Foundation says it works to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $176,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $27,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $27,500 to Goodwill Industries, $25,000 each to Houston Audubon Society and Houston Maritime Museum, $20,000 to Galveston Bay Foundation, $12,000 to Save Buffalo Bayou, and $10,000 to The University of Houston Honors College.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Legacy Trust Company is listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's only listed officer is Legacy Trust Company, Trustee on the 2021 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Legacy Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$354 (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $354, to Legacy Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company
How much does The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company give each year?
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company gave $176K across 34 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's typical grant size?
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,184, across 34 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company give grants?
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (26 grants).
Does The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (34 grants).
Who are The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's largest grantees?
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's largest 2021 grantees include Goodwill Industries ($27,500), Houston Audubon Society ($25,000) and Houston Maritime Museum ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including workforce assistance, maritime education, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's EIN?
The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0038837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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