The Springmeyer Foundation
The Springmeyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 2025 grantmaking concentrated in Texas.
The Springmeyer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Springmeyer Foundation gave $362K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,021
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -36.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,626
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,883,129
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Springmeyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 903 Briar Ridge, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 529-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Springmeyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Houston Community Foundation ($308K). Together the top 10 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 96 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares for other recipient states were Maryland, 2%; Florida, 1%; Pennsylvania, 0%; and California, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Springmeyer Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1723% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of 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 $20K (2022) to $666K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $362K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $308,311 |
| For All Mankind Movement Houston, TX | General Support | $12,000 |
| Hunters Cougars Creek Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $7,260 |
| Easter Seals Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gulf Coast Geological Library Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Hellmann Community Fund Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Reliant Ministries Orlando, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Harmon Family Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $1,500 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation Fredericksburg, TX | General Support | $1,250 |
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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 | $2,883,129 | $164,338 | $412,397 | $362,021 | 16 | $366,606 | $81,435 | $211,119 |
| 2024 | $3,130,538 | $495,989 | $630,444 | $592,398 | 25 | $596,873 | $462,418 | $179,650 |
| 2023 | $2,723,582 | $83,686 | $254,358 | $217,590 | 11 | $222,090 | $60,932 | $195,430 |
| 2022 | $2,893,909 | $254,825 | $57,289 | $19,859 | 12 | $25,066 | $223,592 | $200,384 |
| 2021 | $2,694,910 | $1,007,968 | $707,678 | $665,650 | 32 | $670,855 | $305,546 | $179,269 |
| 2020 | $3,233,274 | $297,094 | $51,367 | $22,950 | 10 | — | $275,426 | $135,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Springmeyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Greater Houston Community Foundation describes its work as helping donors create philanthropic legacies through giving vehicles, strategic consulting, and community partnerships. Gulf Coast Geological Library says it is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes. Admiral Nimitz Foundation says it operates and supports a museum experience that educates visitors about World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
Other 2025 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Easter Seals Greater Houston, and Reliant Ministries.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 16 grants totaling $362,021 in 2025. Grants ranged from $200 to $308,311, with a median grant of $2,250. Its largest 2025 grants included $308,311 to Greater Houston Community Foundation, $12,000 to For All Mankind Movement, $10,000 to Hunters Cougars Creek, and $7,260 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Wells of Life received $1,000, and National Christian Foundation received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff N. Springmeyer as president and treasurer, Amie J. Springmeyer as vice president and secretary, and Craig R. Springmeyer as director.
The Springmeyer Foundation is led by Jeff N. Springmeyer, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff N. Springmeyer
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig R. Springmeyer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amie J. Springmeyer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Springmeyer Foundation
How much does The Springmeyer Foundation give each year?
The Springmeyer Foundation gave $362K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $592K across 25 grants.
What is The Springmeyer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Springmeyer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $22,626, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Springmeyer Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Springmeyer Foundation give grants?
The Springmeyer 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 Houston, TX (8 grants).
Does The Springmeyer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Springmeyer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Springmeyer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Springmeyer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Houston Community Foundation ($308,311), For All Mankind Movement ($12,000) and Hunters Cougars Creek ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Springmeyer Foundation?
The Springmeyer Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Springmeyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Greater Houston Community Foundation describes its work as helping donors create philanthropic legacies through giving vehicles, strategic consulting, and community partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Springmeyer Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is The Springmeyer Foundation's EIN?
The Springmeyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0664848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Springmeyer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Springmeyer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-springmeyer-foundation-morg_a8c080f8316944c5ba226b950c7ceec2
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