The Henry Foundation
The Henry Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. It supports charitable programs and projects intended to improve quality of life in Midland, with grants covering areas including human services, education, health, public benefit, and youth development.
The Henry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Henry Foundation gave $2.7M across 87 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,743,370
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 87
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,533
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,052,576
- +42.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (22 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 Henry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online process. Organizations create a profile and submit a Pre-Application Summary Form describing the project or program, the problem it addresses, and desired outcomes. Staff review the summary and may invite an organization to submit a full proposal. Applicants are encouraged to contact a foundation representative before applying. Full applications are completed online and may require supporting budgets and organizational documents. The foundation does not fund loans or individual student fellowships, taxing entities, political campaigns, lobbying, emergency funding, or debt retirement; it also does not provide endowment funding. It generally limits higher-education grants to requests approved in advance by the institution’s development office.
- Review Cycle
- Pre-applications are accepted January 1 through March 1 for the spring cycle and August 1 through October 1 for the fall cycle. The website says both the pre-application and full application must be completed by October 1.
- Deadline
- Pre-applications are accepted January 1 through March 1 for the spring cycle and August 1 through October 1 for the…
- Contact
Application contact: The Henry Foundation
Mailing address: 3525 Andrews Hwy, Midland, TX 79703
Phone: (432) 522-2285
Website: https://henrymidland.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Henry Foundation
Who The Henry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
454 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 404 grants of 454 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states a preference for programs and services primarily located in Midland, Texas. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; 1% each went to recipients in Colorado, Iowa, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Henry Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 86 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $2.0M (2021) to $2.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 87 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center Midland, TX | Operating Fund | $300,000 |
| YMCA Midland Midland, TX | Scholarship programLand developmentProject | $264,000 |
| Midland College Foundation Midland, TX | Scholarships | $172,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Midland, TX | Family Center | $160,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank Midland, TX | General operating | $125,000 |
| Basin Dream Center of Orphans Midland, TX | Program support | $104,000 |
| Bush Tennis Center Midland, TX | General Operations/Program support | $80,000 |
| United Way of Midland Midland, TX | Operating Support/Admin expenses/Annual campaign | $55,471 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland Inc Midland, TX | General Operating/Program Support | $55,000 |
| Archway Outreach Inc Midland, TX | Neurotherapy &Prof. CounselingFee Assistance | $50,000 |
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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 | $1,052,576 | $3,368,283 | $3,053,484 | $2,743,370 | 87 | $2,743,370 | $10,162 | $46,797 |
| 2024 | $739,794 | $3,132,740 | $3,059,248 | $2,776,184 | 78 | $2,776,184 | $19,540 | $47,606 |
| 2023 | $667,441 | $2,701,688 | $3,356,568 | $2,937,499 | 87 | $2,937,574 | $16,434 | $42,121 |
| 2022 | $1,322,276 | $3,202,492 | $2,885,506 | $2,455,500 | 92 | $2,457,000 | $2,492 | $47,568 |
| 2021 | $1,005,948 | $3,175,848 | $2,513,008 | $2,020,817 | 110 | $2,019,317 | $848 | $29,680 |
| 2020 | $343,500 | $2,551,972 | $3,256,994 | $2,668,400 | 137 | — | $1,972 | $53,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 foundation’s stated mission is “focusing resources to change lives.” Its objectives include supporting quality of life for Midland residents, identifying key community projects, collaborating with nonprofits, and encouraging giving that addresses root causes.
Its areas of interest include social services, education, health, youth programs, recreation, and arts and cultural activities. The foundation says it prefers funding programs and services primarily located in Midland, while considering projects elsewhere when there is a Henry family business or personal connection. It supports capital and special projects as well as operating or program grants; it does not fund endowments.
Examples of grantees’ work include the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, whose mission is to provide accessible behavioral health services in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, and the West Texas Food Bank, which says it collects, purchases, and distributes food across 19 West Texas counties. Midland College Foundation describes its role as supporting Midland College and its students’ educational goals. Bush Tennis Center says it works to make tennis accessible regardless of physical, financial, or geographical barriers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 87 grants totaling $2,743,370. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $300,000 to Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center for its operating fund; $264,000 to YMCA Midland for a scholarship program and land development project; $172,000 to Midland College Foundation for scholarships; $160,000 to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for a family center; and $125,000 to West Texas Food Bank for general operating support. Other grants included $104,000 to Basin Dream Center of Orphans for program support, $80,000 to Bush Tennis Center for general operations and program support, and $55,471 to United Way of Midland for operating support, administrative expenses, and its annual campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Paula A Henry, President; Steve Pruett and Ronald D Scott, Vice Presidents; Michel Curry, Secretary/Treasurer; and Steven Castle, Stan Jacobs, and Malcolm Kintzing, Directors.
The Henry Foundation is led by Paula A Henry, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula A Henry
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Castle
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Kintzing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michel Curry
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald D Scott
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pruett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James C Henry (2020–2023) — 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 Henry Foundation
How much does The Henry Foundation give each year?
The Henry Foundation gave $2.7M across 87 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 78 grants.
What is The Henry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Henry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,533, across 87 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Henry Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Henry Foundation give grants?
The Henry Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (53 grants), Austin, TX (5 grants), Denton, TX (5 grants) and Flower Mound, TX (3 grants).
Does The Henry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The Henry Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Henry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center ($300,000), YMCA Midland ($264,000) and Midland College Foundation ($172,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry Foundation?
The Henry Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henry Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “focusing resources to change lives.” Its objectives include supporting quality of life for Midland residents, identifying key community projects, collaborating with nonprofits, and encouraging giving that addresses root causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henry Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Henry Foundation's EIN?
The Henry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5861163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Henry Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Henry Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-henry-foundation-morg_82b1ae3d35cc4aa482fd8a95f803f37f
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