The Postl Family Foundation
The Postl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It supports other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions; its 2024 filing states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Postl Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Postl Family Foundation gave $544K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $543,800
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,317
- +47.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $235,488
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Postl Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5338 Doliver Drive, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 871-1444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Postl Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Heart Association ($200K). Together the top 10 received $529K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 73 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Postl Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). 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 $331K (2023) to $544K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $544K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | 01/10/254031042911CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $200,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | 11/28/25 & 04/04/2540319393461 4031287770CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $121,000 |
| Good Reason Houston Houston, TX | 01/07/25 & 08/18/254031030783 4031635306CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $57,500 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation Houston, TX | 11/28/25 & 03/04/254031939517 4031194646CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $33,750 |
| Foundation for Jones Hall Houston, TX | 11/28/254031939516CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | 09/17/25 & 03/04/254031713568 4031194729CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $25,000 |
| Holdsworth Center Austin, TX | 04/04/254031287815CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $23,000 |
| Houston Zoo Houston, TX | 09/17/254031713724CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $22,950 |
| Performing Arts Houston Houston, TX | 02/07/254031126934CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $11,000 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | 01/07/254031030641CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,488 | $830,364 | $549,060 | $543,800 | 12 | $317,171 | $13,954 |
| 2024 | $209,939 | $685,873 | $461,675 | $460,400 | 15 | $280,860 | $9,315 |
| 2023 | $232,068 | $29,124 | $338,360 | $331,100 | 13 | $21,864 | $4,121 |
| 2022 | $507,888 | $1,535,532 | $472,542 | $467,500 | 15 | $512,452 | $3,302 |
| 2021 | $49,492 | $334,185 | $539,448 | $537,500 | 18 | $232,418 | — |
| 2020 | $459,010 | $63,445 | $506,398 | $496,445 | 20 | $63,280 | $7,804 |
| 2019 | $897,891 | $707,682 | $448,692 | $439,200 | 13 | $361,243 | $8,693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Postl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 primary purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in health, education, community services, wildlife conservation, and the performing arts.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: the American Heart Association says it works toward “a world of longer, healthier lives,” while Memorial Hermann Foundation describes Memorial Hermann Health System as dedicated to improving health and creating healthier communities. Good Reason Houston says it strives to grow and sustain great schools while advocating for families and communities. United Way of Greater Houston says it works to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create opportunities for people to prosper. Houston Zoo says it connects communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife. Performing Arts Houston says it connects audiences with artists through performances and learning experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $543,800. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $24,000.
Its largest reported grants included $200,000 to the American Heart Association, $121,000 to Memorial Hermann Foundation, and $57,500 to Good Reason Houston. Other grants included $33,750 to Barbara Bush Foundation; $25,000 each to Foundation for Jones Hall and United Way of Greater Houston; $23,000 to Holdsworth Center; and $22,950 to Houston Zoo.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James J Postl as president/director, Beverly A Postl as secretary/director, and Erin Postl and Jennifer Boston as directors. The filing indicates that each serves as needed.
The Postl Family Foundation is led by James J. Postl, President & Director As Needed on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. Postl
President & Director As Needed
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly A. Postl
Secretary & Director As Needed
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Postl
Director-As Needed
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Boston
Director-As Needed
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Postl Family Foundation
How much does The Postl Family Foundation give each year?
The Postl Family Foundation gave $544K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $460K across 15 grants.
What is The Postl Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Postl Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $24,000, and its average grant was $45,317, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Postl Family Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Postl Family Foundation give grants?
The Postl Family Foundation 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 (9 grants).
Does The Postl Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Postl Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Postl Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Postl Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Heart Association ($200,000), Memorial Hermann Foundation ($121,000) and Good Reason Houston ($57,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Postl Family Foundation?
The Postl Family Foundation reported $235K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $830K.
What does The Postl Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated primary purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in health, education, community services, wildlife conservation, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Postl Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Postl Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Postl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Postl Family Foundation's EIN?
The Postl Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1856946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Postl Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Postl Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-postl-family-foundation-morg_37770d7806af4ca496780eaf0b870ab1
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