The Oriska Foundation
The Oriska Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2022 filing is the most recent on record, and no filings have been recorded since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Oriska Foundation at a glance
In short: The Oriska Foundation gave $117K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 6% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $117,000
- -14.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $6,882
- -19.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,350,336
- -2.9% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Oriska Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing lists form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A. It says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. These filing details are not current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: Allen Boutte
Mailing address: PO Box 301078, Houston, TX 77230
Phone: (713) 673-8440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Oriska Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Food for the Poor ($30K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 26% to Florida, 7% to New York, 4% to Washington, D.C., and 3% to Georgia. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Oriska Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 94% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 74% 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 (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $136K (2021). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor Cocunut Creek, FL | contributions to General Fund | $30,000 |
| CATCH Foundation Houston, TX | Contribution toGeneral Fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Houston, TX | Contribution toGeneral Fund | $10,000 |
| Open Door Mission Houston, TX | Contribution toGeneral Fund | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | Contribution toGeneral Fund | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Houston, TX | Contribution toGeneral Fund | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Contribution to General Fund | $5,000 |
| Finca Washington, DC | Contribution to General Fund | $5,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church Beaumont, TX | contribution toGeneral Fund | $5,000 |
| ANNAM Community Development Corporation Houston, TX | Contribution to General Fund | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Oriska Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,350,336 | $89,348 | $158,446 | $117,000 | 17 | $41,446 | $89,348 | — |
| 2021 | $2,419,434 | $92,500 | $220,935 | $136,000 | 16 | $84,935 | $92,500 | $115,084 |
| 2020 | $2,547,869 | $87,626 | $105,031 | $65,000 | 13 | — | $87,626 | $66,817 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Open Door Mission describes its work as recovery and rehabilitation for severely addicted, homeless, destitute, and disabled men in Houston and surrounding communities. ANNAM Community Development Corporation says it promotes healthy living conditions for low-to-moderate-income people in Greater Houston through social services, education, and housing. Food for the Poor describes linking churches in wealthier and poorer countries to serve people experiencing material and spiritual poverty. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $117,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award was $30,000 to Food for the Poor. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to CATCH Foundation, Catholic Charities, Open Door Mission, Star of Hope, and The Salvation Army; and $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, FINCA, and Blessed Sacrament Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Luckett Johnson as president and James Douglas and Wanda Wilson as directors.
The Oriska Foundation is led by Luckett Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Luckett Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Douglas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wanda Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Oriska Foundation
How much does The Oriska Foundation give each year?
The Oriska Foundation gave $117K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $136K across 16 grants.
What is The Oriska Foundation's typical grant size?
The Oriska Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,882, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Oriska Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Oriska Foundation give grants?
The Oriska Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Oriska Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Oriska Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution toGeneral Fund" (9 grants).
Who are The Oriska Foundation's largest grantees?
The Oriska Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Food for the Poor ($30,000), CATCH Foundation ($10,000) and Catholic Charities ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Oriska Foundation?
The Oriska Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $89K.
What does The Oriska Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Oriska Foundation?
The 2022 filing lists form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Oriska Foundation's EIN?
The Oriska Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5963834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Oriska Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Vivian L Smith Foundation
Houston, TX
The Vivian L Smith Foundation supports qualifying nonprofit organizations across charitable fields, including education, health care, youth services, and family support; it does not fund individuals. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000, and nearly all grant dollars went to Texas, though it reports no geographic restrictions. It accepts requests without a required form; applicants must state the purpose and provide proof of qualifying status.
Assets
$69.1M
Grants
189
Total Given
$4.5M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Oriska Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Oriska Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?