The Grant Family Fund
The Grant Family Fund is a private foundation based in Galveston, Texas. It makes contributions to charitable organizations, including 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in charity work.
The Grant Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Grant Family Fund gave $161K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,500
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,415
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,375,087
- +9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Grant Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1025 Bamar, Galveston, TX 77551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grant Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of the Rockies ($20K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 276 grants of 276 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Texas received the largest share of grant dollars, at 46%. Other leading recipient states were Colorado (16%), California (12%), Washington (11%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Grant Family Fund open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 46 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $161K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park, CO | Environmental Education | $20,000 |
| Galveston Youth Leadership Awards Galveston, TX | Scholarships for Youth Leaders | $10,500 |
| Nooksock Salmon Enhancement Bellingham, WA | Restore Salmon Environment | $10,000 |
| Gisd Foundation Galveston, TX | Foundation for Public Schools | $5,500 |
| Aggieland Humane Society Bryan, TX | Helping Animals | $5,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation Evanston, IL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank Bryan, TX | Emergency Food Assistance | $5,000 |
| North Hollywood High School N Hollywood, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Equip and Welfare Firemen | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA | Building Homes | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,375,087 | $380,843 | $184,948 | $160,500 | 47 | $178,948 | $247,560 | $192,907 |
| 2024 | $2,179,192 | $269,440 | $177,168 | $160,000 | 56 | $174,255 | $246,430 | $170,021 |
| 2023 | $2,231,686 | $241,983 | $144,138 | $130,200 | 59 | $142,113 | $136,892 | $141,454 |
| 2022 | $2,133,841 | $137,591 | $118,929 | $105,800 | 55 | $115,403 | $111,531 | $140,772 |
| 2021 | $2,115,179 | $253,826 | $119,699 | $104,500 | 59 | — | $145,417 | $145,021 |
| 2020 | $1,981,052 | $159,796 | $107,673 | $102,800 | 69 | — | $156,796 | $115,686 |
| 2019 | $1,929,036 | $167,821 | $115,210 | $103,950 | 70 | — | $112,681 | $111,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grant Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $193K 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 funder’s filing describes contributions to various 501(c)(3) organizations involved in charitable work. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including environmental education, scholarships, public education, animal welfare, food assistance, housing, child protection, and support for people affected by abuse.
Among its grantees, YMCA of the Rockies describes its mission as putting Christian principles into practice through programs and facilities that build healthy spirit, mind, and body. Aggieland Humane Society says it provides humane shelter and care for animals and promotes responsible pet ownership. Brazos Valley Food Bank describes its work as helping create a resilient community where nutritious food and opportunity are attainable for all. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 47 grants totaling $160,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 to YMCA of the Rockies for environmental education; $10,500 to Galveston Youth Leadership Awards for scholarships for youth leaders; and $10,000 to Nooksock Salmon Enhancement to restore salmon habitat. Other grants included $5,500 to GISD Foundation for public schools, and $5,000 each to Aggieland Humane Society, Sigma Chi Foundation, Brazos Valley Food Bank, North Hollywood High School, and Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Andrew Grant as president; Julian A Grant as vice president; Eleanor C Grant as secretary/treasurer; Brian A Grant as director; and Jordan Grant and Melody Grant as trustees/directors.
The Grant Family Fund is led by J. Andrew Grant, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Andrew Grant
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian A. Grant
Director
On filings since 2019
$5K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Jordan Grant
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2024
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Melody Grant
Trustee & Director
New on the 2025 filing
$3K (2025)
Julian A. Grant
Vice President
On filings since 2019
$8K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Eleanor C. Grant
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Julian a Grant (VP). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Grant Family Fund
How much does The Grant Family Fund give each year?
The Grant Family Fund gave $161K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 56 grants.
What is The Grant Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Grant Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,415, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Grant Family Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Grant Family Fund give grants?
The Grant Family Fund's top state is Texas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (9 grants), Bryan, TX (4 grants), Georgetown, TX (4 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Grant Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Grant Family Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Grant Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Grant Family Fund's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of the Rockies ($20,000), Galveston Youth Leadership Awards ($10,500) and Nooksock Salmon Enhancement ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grant Family Fund?
The Grant Family Fund reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Grant Family Fund fund?
The funder’s filing describes contributions to various 501(c)(3) organizations involved in charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grant Family Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it 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 Grant Family Fund's EIN?
The Grant Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0355665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Grant Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Grant Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-grant-family-fund-morg_3f611c71e6564a5d8d5defb4f072f489
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