The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 45-4337497

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2019. As of 2019, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2019, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc gave $3K across 3 grants in 2019 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2019)
$3,160
-60.5% vs 2018
Grants made (2019)
3
-40.0% vs 2018
Average grant
$1,053
-34.2% vs 2018
Median grant
$560
Total assets
$1,960
-59.3% vs 2018
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.

Who The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

HoustonKatySugar Land

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K5 grants2018 3 grants2019

From 2018 to 2019, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $8K (2018). In 2019 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
3 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$3,160
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2019$1,960$500$3,354$3,1603
2018$4,814$2,000$32,883$8,0005

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc's 2019 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.

Officers on the 2019 filing

  • Bruce Morris

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Pennington

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Michael R. Saiz

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Mitchell Rubin

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2019. "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 Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc

How much does The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc give each year?

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc gave $3K across 3 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2018 it gave $8K across 5 grants.

What is The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc's median grant in 2019 was $560, and its average grant was $1,053, across 3 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc give grants?

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2019: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sports Team Donation" (3 grants).

How large is The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc?

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $500.

What is The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4337497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2019.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2019

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