The George Foundation

RICHMOND, TX EIN: 74-6043368 Website

The George Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation headquartered in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. Established in 1945 by Albert and Mamie George, the Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in Fort Bend County through strategic grantmaking and community partnerships.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$304.4M

+17.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$18.6M

-2.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18.6M

-2.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To partner with the community to leverage the Foundation's resources to positively impact Fort Bend County and its residents.

The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on:

Direct services that strengthen Fort Bend County
Levers of change that transform systems for tomorrow
Cultural, educational, economic, and social support
Building a thriving nonprofit sector that addresses critical community needs

Grantmaking

The Foundation awards grants to Fort Bend County nonprofit organizations and provides scholarship opportunities for local students.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The George Foundation's grantmaking and charitable efforts are exclusively focused on Fort Bend County, Texas and its residents.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $74.1M (100%)

States

Colorado Minnesota Texas

Cities

AustinBellaireBrookshireColorado SpringsDallasFresnoFulshearHoustonKatyMissouri CityNeedvillePflugervilleRichmomdRichmondRosenbergSaint PeterSee Attached PdfStaffordSugar LandWaco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $260 million
Revenue: $17.7 million
Expenses: $26.6 million
Total Liabilities: $11.6 thousand

Historical Impact: Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded nearly $270 million in grants to Fort Bend County nonprofit organizations and scholarship recipients.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$304,383,922	$259,760,343	$268,659,344
Revenue	$70,114,329	$17,706,886	$18,253,873
Expenses	$26,819,660	$26,602,221	$23,226,690
Qualifying Distributions	$23,802,821	$27,043,149	$21,785,645
Net Investment Income	$67,354,643	$15,093,575	$15,341,189
Distributable Amount	$23,721,149	$21,647,985	$21,495,503

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from The George Foundation

Foundation

George Foundation Grant

THE GEORGE FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

The George Foundation Scholarship Grant

THE GEORGE FOUNDATION

Amount

US $4,000 - US $6,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attached Pdf ($18,606,592).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SEE ATTACHED PDF SEE ATTACHED PDF, TX	SEE ATTACHED PDF	$18,606,592

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Staff:

Sandra Compton: Chief Financial Officer
Shannan Stavinoha: Chief Grants Officer

Governance: A five-member board of Trustees comprised of highly engaged community leaders provides wisdom and oversight of the Foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROGER E ADAMSON	CEO	40	$469,900
MARK MAGEE	Trustee	4	$31,200
JAMES CONDREY	Trustee	6	$31,200
STEPHEN J EWBANK	Trustee	4	$31,200
THOMAS RANDLE	Trustee	4	$28,800
RUTHANNE MEFFORD	Trustee	4	$31,200

Contact Information

Physical Address: 215 Morton Street Richmond, TX 77469 Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon

Mailing Address: 310 Morton Street, PMB Suite C Richmond, TX 77469

Phone: 281-342-6109

Website: thegeorgefoundation.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The George Foundation fund?

**Mission:** To partner with the community to leverage the Foundation's resources to positively impact Fort Bend County and its residents. The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Direct services that strengthen Fort Bend County • Levers of change that transform systems for tomorrow • Cultural, educational, economic, and social support • Building a thriving nonprofit sector that addresses critical community needs

How do I apply for a grant from The George Foundation?

The Foundation awards grants to Fort Bend County nonprofit organizations and provides scholarship opportunities for local students. **Recent Grant Activity:** • Awarded over $20 million in charitable support in 2025 • Awarded over $19 million in grants in 2023 • Awarded $1 million grant to San José Clinic for expansion of dental services and disease state management **Scholarship Program:** • $1.5 million in scholarships supporting Fort Bend County students (2026 cycle) **Application Process:**…

Where does The George Foundation make grants?

The George Foundation's grantmaking and charitable efforts are exclusively focused on **Fort Bend County, Texas** and its residents.

What size grants does The George Foundation award?

In 2024, The George Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $18.6M — an average of about $18.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The George Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The George Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.