Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati
The Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations in Texas and Colorado, including educational, arts, mental health, recovery, and community-support organizations.
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati at a glance
In short: Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati gave $182K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,006
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,546
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,432,655
- +26.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati
- 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: 3737 Buffalo Speedway Ste 200, Houston, TX 77098-3747
Phone: (713) 802-7900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kinkaid School ($83K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 14% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 283% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $336K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kinkaid School Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $83,334 |
| Grace Church - the Roaring Fork Basalt, CO | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Fresh Arts Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $10,900 |
| The Council on Recovery Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Vets Inc Southlake, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $5,272 |
| Bo's Place Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $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 | $5,432,655 | $1,792,928 | $213,916 | $182,006 | 11 | $187,548 | $201,579 | $232,278 |
| 2023 | $4,281,996 | $144,209 | $385,048 | $336,093 | 3 | $350,350 | $141,716 | $216,156 |
| 2022 | $4,522,835 | $36,030 | $63,584 | $36,500 | 6 | $38,100 | $31,700 | $219,405 |
| 2021 | $4,550,389 | $3,608,188 | $53,938 | $47,500 | 5 | $48,875 | — | $85,016 |
| 2020 | $996,139 | $3,680 | $56,491 | $50,000 | 3 | — | $1,987 | $50,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, churches, arts organizations, and organizations working in mental health, recovery, grief support, and student services. For example, Hope and Healing Center & Institute describes its mission as creating accessible and affordable mental health care options within accepting communities. The Council on Recovery says its mission is to lead the community in creating a path to freedom from substance abuse and related issues. Communities in Schools of Houston says it supports students through school-based staff who connect students and families with community resources. Bo’s Place says it enhances the lives of people who have experienced the death of a loved one through grief support, education, and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $182,006. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $83,334, with a median of $6,000.
The largest grants included $83,334 to Kinkaid School, $25,000 to Grace Church – The Roaring Fork, $20,000 to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, $15,000 to Hope and Healing Center & Institute, and $10,900 to Fresh Arts. Other grants included $6,000 to The Council on Recovery; $5,272 to Vets Inc.; $5,000 each to Bo’s Place, Communities in Schools of Houston, and Mental Health America of Greater Houston; and $1,500 to Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Each grant was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter M. Mischer Jr. as president and director; Leila W. Mischer as vice president, secretary, and director; and Lawson W. Mischer and Morgan M. Warth as directors.
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati is led by Walter M. Mischer Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter M. Mischer Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawson W. Mischer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leila W. Mischer
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan M. Warth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John W. Storms (2020–2021) — Director
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 Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati
How much does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati give each year?
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati gave $182K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $336K across 3 grants.
What is Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's typical grant size?
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $16,546, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati that year got $20K on average.
Where does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati give grants?
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants).
Does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's largest grantees?
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's largest 2024 grantees include Kinkaid School ($83,334), Grace Church - the Roaring Fork ($25,000) and St Martin's Episcopal Church ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati?
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (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.
What does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, churches, arts organizations, and organizations working in mental health, recovery, grief support, and student services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati?
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 Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's EIN?
Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0778515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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