The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas is a private foundation based in New Waverly, Texas. In 2025, it gave $501,000 through 11 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas, New Mexico, Missouri, and Virginia.
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas at a glance
In short: The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas gave $501K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $501,000
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,545
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,003,962
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% 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 Gottlieb Foundation of Texas
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 263 Hostetter Rd, New Waverly, TX 77358
Phone: (713) 622-0191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith Comes by Hearing ($100K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 43 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 20% to New Mexico, 9% to Missouri, and 7% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $255K (2021) to $501K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $501K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Comes by Hearing Albuquerque, NM | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Kingdom Dog Ministries Spring, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Church Spring, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Elijah Rising Houston, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| 7MORE Spring, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Pregnancy Assistance Center North Spring, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| The Mighty Oaks Foundation Montgomery, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Mission of Christ Network Concordia, MO | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $45,000 |
| World Hope International Alexandria, VA | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $35,000 |
| Abba's Blessings Conroe, TX | To Provide Support in Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,003,962 | $1,062,657 | $613,973 | $501,000 | 11 | $501,000 | $862,973 | $476,855 |
| 2024 | $7,555,278 | $695,606 | $501,615 | $400,000 | 8 | $400,000 | $503,691 | $435,994 |
| 2023 | $7,361,287 | $3,959,786 | $581,571 | $432,250 | 10 | $432,250 | $200,167 | $310,145 |
| 2022 | $3,983,072 | $236,811 | $345,696 | $295,000 | 7 | $295,000 | $100,736 | $230,023 |
| 2021 | $4,091,957 | $546,643 | $293,924 | $255,000 | 7 | — | $411,069 | $239,446 |
| 2020 | $3,839,238 | $187,839 | $310,173 | $260,000 | 7 | — | $41,262 | $216,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas reported a distributable amount of $477K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Kingdom Dog Ministries describes its mission as sharing the Word of God of Obedience through Kingdom Dogs. Pregnancy Assistance Center North says it provides counseling, education, material assistance, medical services, and referrals to women, men, and families. Elijah Rising describes its mission as ending sex trafficking through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration. World Hope International says it assists economically disadvantaged people through projects including anti-trafficking protection, clean water, economic development, education, and health initiatives. Abba’s Blessings says it provides financial support to an orphanage in Kenya.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $501,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the grants were $100,000 to Faith Comes By Hearing; $50,000 each to Kingdom Dog Ministries, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Elijah Rising, 7More, Pregnancy Assistance Center North, and The Mighty Oaks Foundation; and $45,000 to Mission of Christ Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists T Wayne Register as president, T Matthew Register as secretary, and Sara Rigister Smith as treasurer.
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas is led by T. Matthew Register, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
T. Matthew Register
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Rigister Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betty Anne Register (2020–2024) — Vice President
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 Gottlieb Foundation of Texas
How much does The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas give each year?
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas gave $501K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 8 grants.
What is The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's typical grant size?
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $45,545, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas give grants?
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (20%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spring, TX (4 grants) and Montgomery, TX (2 grants).
Does The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Support in Organization's Mission" (11 grants).
Who are The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's largest grantees?
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's largest 2025 grantees include Faith Comes by Hearing ($100,000), Kingdom Dog Ministries ($50,000) and Resurrection Lutheran Church ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas?
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $501K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Kingdom Dog Ministries describes its mission as sharing the Word of God of Obedience through Kingdom Dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's EIN?
The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1440562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Gottlieb Foundation of Texas 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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