The CB&A Foundation
The CB&A Foundation is a private foundation based in Tomball, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients, including support for youth, education, disaster relief, housing, and people in need.
The CB&A Foundation at a glance
In short: The CB&A Foundation gave $157K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,651
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,245
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $176,799
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% 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 CB&A 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. A grant application is available upon request. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Chance Brown
Mailing address: 20840 Cypress Rose Hill Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
Phone: (281) 380-7631
Email: chance@cbarealtors.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The CB&A Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston ($51K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($22,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 74 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 11% to Arkansas, 6% to Illinois, 3% to Tennessee, and 2% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The CB&A Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
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 $102K (2023) to $157K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston Houston, TX | YOUTH | $51,244 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Educational Assistance | $16,857 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,750 |
| Community Foundation Kerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief | $12,000 |
| Armor of Hope Foundation Katy, TX | Child Poverty | $10,000 |
| Realtors Relief Foundation Chicago, IL | Hope After Disasters | $10,000 |
| Christmas Angels Inc Houston, TX | Supporting Families in Need | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity MCTX Conroe, TX | Housing for Low-Income Families | $5,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | YOUTH | $5,000 |
| Yes to Youth Montgomery County Conroe, TX | YOUTH | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,799 | $168,375 | $157,471 | $156,651 | 19 | $156,651 | $2,547 |
| 2024 | $165,927 | $179,446 | $108,559 | $108,491 | 15 | $108,491 | $2,296 |
| 2023 | $95,040 | $130,060 | $104,853 | $102,055 | 13 | $102,055 | $701 |
| 2022 | $69,833 | $111,366 | $113,230 | $113,167 | 12 | $113,167 | $745 |
| 2021 | $71,697 | $157,556 | $123,130 | $112,594 | 15 | — | — |
| 2020 | $37,271 | $113,235 | $113,787 | $113,626 | 14 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including youth, educational assistance, disaster relief, child poverty, housing for low-income families, and families or individuals in need.
Among its grantees, Armor of Hope Foundation describes its mission as fostering hope for people experiencing helplessness and poverty through care, guidance, and educational programs, with orphans as its intended population. Realtors Relief Foundation says it provides housing-related assistance to victims and their families after disasters. Isaiah 117 House says it supports children awaiting foster care placement in a safe and loving home. Wreaths Across America describes a mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children about freedom. Cy-Fair Educational Foundation says it raises funds for college access for graduates of Cy-Fair ISD and staff development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $156,651. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $51,244, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $51,244 to Big an individual recipient for youth, $16,857 to the University of Arkansas for educational assistance, and $15,000 to an individual recipient for CFISD students.
Other notable 2025 grants included $12,000 to Community Foundation for Kerr County flood relief; $10,000 each to Armor of Hope Foundation for child poverty and Realtors Relief Foundation for disaster-related assistance; and $5,000 each to Christmas Angels Inc, Habitat for Humanity MCTX, Isaiah 117 House, and Yes to Youth Montgomery County. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chance Brown as president.
The CB&A Foundation is led by Chance Brown, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chance Brown
President
On filings since 2020
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 CB&A Foundation
How much does The CB&A Foundation give each year?
The CB&A Foundation gave $157K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 15 grants.
What is The CB&A Foundation's typical grant size?
The CB&A Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,245, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The CB&A Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The CB&A Foundation give grants?
The CB&A Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (11%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Conroe, TX (2 grants).
Does The CB&A Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The CB&A Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth" (5 grants).
Who are The CB&A Foundation's largest grantees?
The CB&A Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston ($51,244), University of Arkansas ($16,857) and Community Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($22,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The CB&A Foundation?
The CB&A Foundation reported $177K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What does The CB&A Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including youth, educational assistance, disaster relief, child poverty, housing for low-income families, and families or individuals in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The CB&A Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The CB&A Foundation's EIN?
The CB&A Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3332267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The CB&A 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The CB&A Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cbanda-foundation-morg_c8ae48df5080499dad1da635dc0bc87d
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