The Marie Bel Fay Fund
The Marie Bel Fay Fund is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $901K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $218K.
The Marie Bel Fay Fund at a glance
In short: The Marie Bel Fay Fund gave $78K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,000
- +81.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,750
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $901,481
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Marie Bel Fay Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kickstart Kids ($10K). Together the top 6 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marie Bel Fay Fund gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Kickstart Kids Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Houston Parks Board Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Garden Club of Houston Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Alexander Jewish Family Svc Houston, TX | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | Contribution | $5,500 |
| The Fay School Houston, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 | $901,481 | $248,657 | $100,160 | $78,000 | 8 | $86,649 | $217,973 | $74,138 |
| 2024 | $752,984 | $82,695 | $63,714 | $43,000 | 6 | $50,113 | $71,318 | $66,492 |
| 2023 | $734,003 | $90,398 | $73,532 | $54,000 | 4 | $61,725 | $80,004 | $58,706 |
| 2022 | $717,137 | $112,841 | $75,653 | $52,500 | 3 | $63,100 | $101,629 | $67,462 |
| 2021 | $679,949 | $107,191 | $75,751 | $52,500 | 3 | — | $96,445 | $59,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marie Bel Fay Fund reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marie Bel Fay Fund is led by Joan Neuhaus, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan Neuhaus
President & Treasurer
Director → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Mentz
Vice President & Educational Director
Director → Vice President & Educational Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Jacobs
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gray
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marie Fay Evnochides (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Anna Teagarden (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Marie Bel Fay Fund
How much does The Marie Bel Fay Fund give each year?
The Marie Bel Fay Fund gave $78K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 6 grants.
What is The Marie Bel Fay Fund's typical grant size?
The Marie Bel Fay Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marie Bel Fay Fund give grants?
The Marie Bel Fay Fund gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does The Marie Bel Fay Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Marie Bel Fay Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (6 grants).
Who are The Marie Bel Fay Fund's largest grantees?
The Marie Bel Fay Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Kickstart Kids ($10,000), Houston Parks Board ($10,000) and Garden Club of Houston ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marie Bel Fay Fund?
The Marie Bel Fay Fund reported $901K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marie Bel Fay Fund's EIN?
The Marie Bel Fay Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0510562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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