Walter M & Mary Mischer Foundation
Walter M & Mary Mischer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $113K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$136K
+22.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
-30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+75.3% YoY
About Walter M & Mary Mischer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Walter M & Mary Mischer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $113K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,765,911 | $3,045,530 | $3,015,888 |
| Revenue | $103,138 | $147,802 | $74,074 |
| Expenses | $161,794 | $121,172 | $107,248 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $141,361 | $111,807 | $96,249 |
| Net Investment Income | $113,049 | $135,880 | $63,075 |
| Distributable Amount | $148,749 | $137,522 | $139,714 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA MISCHER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WALTER M MISCHER JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WALTER M MISCHER JR | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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