The Bayou Foundation
The Bayou Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 34 grants totaling $176K. Net investment income was $37K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$176K
Grant Count
34
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About The Bayou Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bayou Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 34 grants totaling $176K. Net investment income was $37K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $36,865 |
| Expenses | $36,865 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,688 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
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 2021
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Goodwill Industries ($27,500), Houston Audubon Society ($25,000), Houston Maritime Museum ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN FORT WORTH, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| AMAZING PLACE HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| BEAR FOR CPS KIDS HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS COUNTRY OF HOUSTON HOCKLEY, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT PREPARATORY HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $1,750 |
| DOCTOR'S WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | CONTRIBUTION | $3,000 |
| FRIENDS OF DON GREENE NATURE PARK HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $27,500 |
| HOUSTON AUDUBON SOCIETY HOUSTON, TX | CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $354 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Bayou Foundation operate?
The Bayou Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does The Bayou Foundation award?
In 2021, The Bayou Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $176K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Bayou Foundation's EIN?
The Bayou Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0038837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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