The Medallion Foundation Inc

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 76-0141071

The Medallion Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in 1984. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as an independent grantmaking foundation supporting nonprofit organizations primarily in the Houston metropolitan area and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$149.2M

+9.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.8M

-1.0% YoY

Grant Count

+7.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$40K

-8.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Medallion Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.5M 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

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Education
Health organizations
Children and youth services
Community development
Social services
Housing
Hunger and homelessness
Sports and recreation
Human services
Poverty alleviation
Reproductive health

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, with additional giving in Texas, Virginia, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $7.4M (98%)

Virginia $81K (1%)

California $30K (0%)

New York $25K (0%)

Maryland $15K (0%)

Nevada $15K (0%)

Alabama $11K (0%)

Colorado $8K (0%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Maryland Missouri Nevada New York Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaAustinBaltimoreBellaireBrenhamBurminghamChicagoColumbusConroeCypressDallasDenverDenvorFort WorthGalvestonGreat FallsHoustonHumbleHuntington Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $149,205,842
Total revenues: $14,465,241
Total expenses: $6,870,668
Total grants, contributions, etc.: $8,404,197
Investment income and dividends: $2,701,270
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$149,205,842	$136,626,028	$123,673,205
Revenue	$14,465,241	$12,977,235	$14,507,938
Expenses	$6,870,668	$7,074,452	$7,083,267
Qualifying Distributions	$3,815,425	$3,856,024	$3,549,023
Net Investment Income	$3,128,753	$1,444,918	$4,062,327
Distributable Amount	$4,520,905	$3,959,837	$3,772,283

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hwy 71 Ranch ($902,639), Amazing Place ($100,000), Camp for All Foundation ($88,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A SHELTER FOR CANCER FAMILIES HOUSTON, TX	REPLACE BEDROOM FLOORING IN THE APARTMENTS	$28,400
AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE HOUSTON, TX	RADIO AWARENESS CAMPAIGN	$12,500
ALISON YOUNG SPIRITUAL COACHING & DEVELOPMENT GREAT FALLS, VA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$10,000
AMAZING PLACE HOUSTON, TX	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$100,000
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC ARLINGTON, VA	IMAGINE CAMP-2021	$10,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	MATCHING GRANT IGNITE. RJP	$1,000
ATTACK POVERTY STAFFORD, TX	YOU CAN ACADEMY	$10,000
BEARESOURCE FOR CPS KIDS HOUSTON, TX	PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND AT-RISK CHILDREN TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING AND FUNCTIONING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.	$20,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HOUSTON, TX	ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM	$10,000
BIG LOVE CANCER CARE SERVICES HOUSTON, TX	CANCER KIDS/FAMILY SUPPORT IN HOUSTON	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's trustees include:

Robert J Pilegge
Jereld E McQueen
Mark L Entmann

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT J PILEGGE	DIRECTOR	4	$10,333
MARK L ENTMANN	DIRECTOR	2	$10,333
ROD SCARBOROUGH	DIRECTOR	2	$10,334

Contact Information

Address: 1407 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77002-7613

Telephone: 713-654-0144

EIN: 76-0141071

IRS Ruling Year: 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Medallion Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Education • Health organizations • Children and youth services • Community development • Social services • Housing • Hunger and homelessness • Sports and recreation • Human services • Poverty alleviation • Reproductive health

How do I apply for a grant from The Medallion Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 48 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $3,799,924 • Typical grant awards range from $200 to $1,555,747 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Amazing Place: $100,000 (Scholarship Fund) • Summerhouse Houston: $100,000 (New Van) • Camp For All Foundation: $88,500 (Provide Camping Experience and Testing for People With Special Needs) **Types of Support:** • Building funds • Computers and software • Equipment • General support • Matching grants • Project support

Where does The Medallion Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, with additional giving in Texas, Virginia, and New York.

What size grants does The Medallion Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Medallion Foundation Inc awarded 96 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Medallion Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.