The Bookout Family Foundation
The Bookout Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a hospital foundation, a school, cultural organizations, a church, and human-services and conservation organizations.
The Bookout Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bookout Family Foundation gave $866K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $866,067
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,129
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,504,982
- +14.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- 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 The Bookout Family Foundation
- 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: 1000 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 629-0411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bookout Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $849K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 89 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Virginia. Pennsylvania and Georgia each accounted for 0% of grant dollars in the reported state breakdown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bookout Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% 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 $525K (2023) to $2.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $866K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $250,000 |
| The Kinkaid School Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $200,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $155,000 |
| The Church of St John the Divine Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $86,816 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Mount Vernon, VA | Exempt Function | $21,917 |
| Pumpkin Park Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $20,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $5,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $5,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden Houston, TX | Exempt Function | $5,000 |
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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 | $9,504,982 | $2,208,724 | $1,022,102 | $866,067 | 16 | $936,591 | $2,190,355 | $596,823 |
| 2023 | $8,318,360 | $1,614,601 | $579,194 | $524,776 | 15 | $539,320 | $1,191,780 | $504,057 |
| 2022 | $7,282,953 | $1,364,310 | $811,829 | $729,545 | 14 | $767,729 | $1,439,182 | $453,076 |
| 2021 | $6,730,472 | $1,626,422 | $948,070 | $920,080 | 18 | $920,080 | $1,643,797 | $337,622 |
| 2020 | $6,052,120 | $3,507,603 | $2,278,820 | $2,244,220 | 26 | — | — | $205,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bookout Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $597K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Asia Society Texas Center describes its work as spanning performing and visual arts, education and outreach, and business and policy. Memorial Park Conservancy says it works to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park for public enjoyment, recreation, and education. Houston Botanic Garden describes its mission as enriching life through discovery, education, and conservation of plants and the natural environment. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $866,067. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $250,000 to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, $200,000 to The Kinkaid School, $155,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, $100,000 to the Church of St John the Divine, and $86,816 to The Salvation Army. Each was listed with the purpose “EXEMPT FUNCTION.” Other reported grants included $21,917 to Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and $20,000 to Pumpkin Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F Bookout III as president and Ann Bookout as secretary.
The Bookout Family Foundation is led by John F. Bookout III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Bookout III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann Bookout
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The Bookout Family Foundation
How much does The Bookout Family Foundation give each year?
The Bookout Family Foundation gave $866K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $525K across 15 grants.
What is The Bookout Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bookout Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $54,129, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bookout Family Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Bookout Family Foundation give grants?
The Bookout Family 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 Houston, TX (13 grants).
Who are The Bookout Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bookout Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($250,000), The Kinkaid School ($200,000) and Museum of Fine Arts Houston ($155,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bookout Family Foundation?
The Bookout Family Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $937K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $597K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bookout Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Asia Society Texas Center describes its work as spanning performing and visual arts, education and outreach, and business and policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bookout Family Foundation?
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 Bookout Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bookout Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0508684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bookout Family Foundation 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.
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