The Vanderhider Foundation
The Vanderhider Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $369K. Net investment income was $472K.
The Vanderhider Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vanderhider Foundation gave $369K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $368,967
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,495
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,575
- Total assets
- $9,853,386
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Vanderhider Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Hermann Foundation ($206K). Together the top 6 received $369K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Vanderhider Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 132% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2024) to $436K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | Supporting General Charitable Fund | $205,600 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TX | Supporting General Charitable Fund | $69,867 |
| Make a Wish Stafford, TX | Supporting General Charitable Fund | $50,000 |
| Houston Children's Charity Houston, TX | Supporting General Charitable Fund | $29,150 |
| Houston Musuem of Natural Science Houston, TX | Supporting General Charitable Fund | $10,000 |
| Cancare Inc Houston, TX | Supporting General Charitable Fund | $4,350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,853,386 | $791,614 | $750,515 | $368,967 | 6 | $368,967 | $471,816 | $279,361 |
| 2023 | $9,812,287 | $11,908,046 | $688,963 | $436,068 | 11 | $436,068 | $6,749,119 | $246,871 |
| 2022 | $1,098,863 | $5,017,861 | — | — | — | — | — | $21,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vanderhider Foundation reported a distributable amount of $279K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vanderhider Foundation is led by J. Michael Vanderhider, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Michael Vanderhider
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$94K (2023) → $75K (2024)
Hallie A. Vanderhider
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to J Michael Vanderhider (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Vanderhider Foundation
How much does The Vanderhider Foundation give each year?
The Vanderhider Foundation gave $369K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $436K across 11 grants.
What is The Vanderhider Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vanderhider Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $39,575, and its average grant was $61,495, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vanderhider Foundation give grants?
The Vanderhider Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does The Vanderhider Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Vanderhider Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Vanderhider Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vanderhider Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Hermann Foundation ($205,600), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ($69,867) and Make a Wish ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vanderhider Foundation?
The Vanderhider Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $279K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Vanderhider Foundation's EIN?
The Vanderhider Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4159695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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