The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation
To expand the ministry outreach of the woodlands methodist church and safeguard its future through charitable gifts that provide long-term financial support and a living memorial.
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation at a glance
In short: The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation gave $64K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $64,043
- +237.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $32,022
- +68.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $32,022
- Total assets
- $5,256,706
- -7.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Texas (61% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Woodlands Methodist Church ($39K). Together the top 2 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $219K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Methodist Church The Woodlands, TX | See Part IV | $39,043 |
| Seedbed Inc Franklin, TN | See Part IV | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,256,706 | $686,715 | $201,274 | $64,043 | 2 | $183,386 |
| 2021 | $5,698,345 | $627,100 | $152,107 | $18,964 | 1 | $362,288 |
| 2020 | $5,036,021 | $764,235 | $333,341 | $219,185 | 1 | $172,939 |
About The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in The Woodlands, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $183K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation is led by Gary Laugharn, Chairman & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gary Laugharn
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Robb
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Price
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Bacon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sorensen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hanley
Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Herndon
Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Guthrie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $7K (2022)
Angela Branch
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Essen
Vice Chair
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Harris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vicki Richmond (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Cox (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $7K, to Shelley Guthrie (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation
How much does The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation give each year?
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation gave $64K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation?
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $687K.
What is The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation?
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in The Woodlands, TX. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation operate?
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee, Texas.
What is The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation's EIN?
The Woodlands Methodist Church Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0661024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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