The Chris Saiz Point the Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2019. In 2019, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2019 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3K
-60.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-34.2% YoY
About The Chris Saiz Point the Way
Based on IRS filings
The Chris Saiz Point the Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2019. In 2019, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2019
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2019 grants, the largest include Will Jefferson ($2,200), Dirk Minniefield ($560), Dirk Minniefield ($400).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WILL JEFFERSON KATY, TX | SPORTS TEAM DONATION | $2,200 |
| DIRK MINNIEFIELD SUGAR LAND, TX | SPORTS TEAM DONATION | $400 |
| DIRK MINNIEFIELD SUGAR LAND, TX | SPORTS TEAM DONATION | $560 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
From 2019 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITCHELL RUBIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAEL R SAIZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRUCE MORRIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JEFF PENNINGTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chris Saiz Point the Way?
The Chris Saiz Point the Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2019.
Where does The Chris Saiz Point the Way operate?
The Chris Saiz Point the Way has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does The Chris Saiz Point the Way award?
In 2019, The Chris Saiz Point the Way awarded 3 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Chris Saiz Point the Way's EIN?
The Chris Saiz Point the Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4337497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2019.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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