U Foundation
U Foundation is a private foundation, based in Friendswood, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $169K.
U Foundation at a glance
In short: U Foundation gave $43K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,750
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,375
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,375
- Total assets
- $4,010,245
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (88% 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 U Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breast Cancer Think Tank ($38K). Together the top 2 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How U Foundation gives
- Giving grew 185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 26% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $66K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Think Tank Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $37,750 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,010,245 | $127,306 | $55,001 | $42,750 | 2 | $50,636 | $169,081 | $193,571 |
| 2023 | $3,937,940 | $3,030,450 | $69,605 | $66,000 | 4 | $66,000 | $26,845 | $48,320 |
| 2022 | $977,095 | $11,757 | $33,385 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | — | $43,282 |
| 2021 | $998,723 | $1,126 | $23,892 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | — | $49,953 |
| 2020 | $1,021,489 | $1,075,007 | $57,768 | $50,000 | 1 | — | — | $8,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, U Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
U Foundation is led by Mirna W. Herr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mirna W. Herr
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dr Rimawi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 U Foundation
How much does U Foundation give each year?
U Foundation gave $43K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 4 grants.
How large is U Foundation?
U Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does U Foundation operate?
U Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York, Texas.
What is U Foundation's EIN?
U Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3399591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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