The Coneway Family Foundation
The Coneway Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its stated primary purpose is to support other tax-exempt organizations through contributions; it says it does not engage in direct charitable activities.
The Coneway Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coneway Family Foundation gave $301K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $301,050
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,684
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,939,147
- +8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% 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 Coneway Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2247 Troon Road, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (575) 421-2623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coneway Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Main Baptist Church ($111K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 135 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was reported as 88% to Texas, 12% to New Mexico, and less than 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Coneway Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $244K (2023) to $406K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Baptist Church Houston, TX | Charitable | $111,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Santa Fe, NM | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society Houston, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Episcopal High School Bellair, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Georgia O'Keefe Museum Santa Fe, NM | charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School Houston, TX | Chartiable | $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 | $10,939,147 | $779,127 | $550,643 | $301,050 | 22 | $530,549 | $767,033 | $523,114 |
| 2023 | $10,064,137 | $508,975 | $461,661 | $244,050 | 27 | $440,481 | $492,795 | $464,445 |
| 2022 | $9,086,775 | $424,343 | $625,046 | $405,800 | 33 | $605,560 | $407,241 | $464,750 |
| 2021 | $10,620,900 | $565,612 | $626,227 | $358,850 | 27 | $553,897 | $532,210 | $503,242 |
| 2020 | $9,747,121 | $3,443,080 | $579,930 | $354,000 | 26 | — | $2,181,499 | $375,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coneway Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $523K 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
The foundation says it supports charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in literacy, music, visual arts, natural science, public media, health care, education, and human services. These are areas reflected in the recipient organizations’ work, not stated foundation priorities. For example, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation says it works to improve lives and communities through literacy, while the Houston Symphony says it aims to inspire and engage audiences through performances, educational programs, and community activities. The Houston Museum of Natural Science describes its mission as advancing knowledge of natural science and maintaining a museum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $301,050. Grants ranged from $200 to $111,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $111,000 to South Main Baptist Church, $35,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center, $30,000 to the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, and $20,000 each to the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Houston Symphony Society, and Episcopal High School. Other reported awards included $15,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and $5,000 each to the Houston Food Bank and Santa Fe Opera.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Natalie Coneway (COO & CIO, Trustee), Lynn M Coneway (Trustee), Cecile Swan (Trustee), Jack Skinner (Vice president), Melissa Ford (Vice president), and Jennifer Duncan (Director).
The Coneway Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Natalie Coneway
COO, CIO & Trustee
On filings since 2020
$81K (2020) → $81K (2024)
Cecile Swan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn M Coneway
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Duncan
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jack Skinner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Melissa Ford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter R Coneway (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $81K, to Natalie Coneway (COO & CIO, Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Coneway Family Foundation
How much does The Coneway Family Foundation give each year?
The Coneway Family Foundation gave $301K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 27 grants.
What is The Coneway Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coneway Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,684, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Coneway Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Coneway Family Foundation give grants?
The Coneway Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (14 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (4 grants).
Does The Coneway Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Coneway Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The Coneway Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coneway Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Main Baptist Church ($111,000), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($35,000) and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Coneway Family Foundation?
The Coneway Family Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $531K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $523K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Coneway Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in literacy, music, visual arts, natural science, public media, health care, education, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coneway Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Coneway Family Foundation's EIN?
The Coneway Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3188841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Coneway 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Coneway Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-coneway-family-foundation-morg_34093dec1f1447ffa71c559dcf3ab4eb
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