Wayne Duddlesten Foundation
The Wayne Duddlesten Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It supports programs intended to address societal problems strategically, and its website states that it will close on December 31, 2026; it is not accepting new inquiries or grant applications.
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne Duddlesten Foundation gave $7.4M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $212K), mostly in Arizona. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,418,000
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $211,943
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $5,193,280
- -57.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (55% 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 Wayne Duddlesten Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website states that no new inquiries or grant applications are being accepted.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Greenway Plaza Suite 1115, Houston, TX 77046
Phone: (713) 532-7063
Website: https://duddlesten.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wayne Duddlesten Foundation
Who Wayne Duddlesten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point USA ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 183 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona received 55% of grant dollars, Texas 29%, Florida 9%, California 2%, and Missouri 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wayne Duddlesten Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $230K. How we count
Medians: $88K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.7M (2020) to $12.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Use | $4,098,000 |
| Prageru Hollywood, FL | General Use | $500,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School Highlands, TX | General Use | $300,000 |
| Communities in Schools Houston Houston, TX | General Use | $300,000 |
| Constituting America Inc Colleyville, TX | General Use | $200,000 |
| Foundation for Liberty & Greatness Tarpon Springs, FL | General Use | $200,000 |
| The Honor Foundation San Diego, CA | General Use | $150,000 |
| Spring Spirit Houston, TX | General Use | $105,000 |
| Blinn College Foundation Brenham, TX | General Use | $100,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral Houston, TX | General Use | $100,000 |
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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 | $5,193,280 | $1,616,123 | $7,806,962 | $7,418,000 | 35 | $7,893,553 | $1,522,714 | $352,829 |
| 2023 | $12,121,132 | $2,848,957 | $13,034,161 | $12,530,000 | 44 | $12,863,408 | $2,051,142 | $828,654 |
| 2022 | $23,373,701 | $4,505,319 | $8,465,076 | $7,833,000 | 38 | $8,128,670 | $2,215,488 | $1,160,049 |
| 2021 | $32,008,481 | $4,496,277 | $8,128,319 | $7,530,000 | 34 | $7,835,598 | $4,123,759 | $1,645,653 |
| 2020 | $35,561,533 | $1,783,487 | $2,217,579 | $1,655,500 | 32 | — | $1,526,017 | $1,539,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne Duddlesten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $353K 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 stated mission is to help people with serious needs, limited resources, and few alternatives. It describes education as a key to addressing societal problems and supports education programs that work, including programs teaching young people to think and reason.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Chinquapin Preparatory School describes its work as providing college-preparatory education to youth from under-resourced communities in the greater Houston area. Constituting America says it educates students and adults about the U.S. Constitution through media and culture. Depelchin Children’s Center says it strengthens children’s lives by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $7,418,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $4,098,000, with a median of $75,000. Its largest grants included $4,098,000 to Turning Point USA, $500,000 to PragerU, $300,000 each to Chinquapin Preparatory School and Communities in Schools Houston, and $200,000 each to Constituting America and the Foundation for Liberty & Greatness. The listed grant purposes were “general use.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen Duddlesten as director and president; Charles McMahen as director and vice president; Robert Paddock as director, vice president, and treasurer; David Kantorczyk as director and secretary; and William Randall as director.
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation is led by Karen Duddlesten, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Duddlesten
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Charles McMahen
Director & Vice President
Director & President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
David Kantorczyk
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Robert Paddock
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
William Randall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy Young (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Karen Duddlesten (Director, President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Duddlesten Foundation
How much does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation give each year?
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation gave $7.4M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.5M across 44 grants.
What is Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $211,943, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne Duddlesten Foundation that year got $70K on average.
Where does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation give grants?
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (16 grants) and Round Top, TX (2 grants).
Does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point USA ($4,098,000), Prageru ($500,000) and Chinquapin Preparatory School ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne Duddlesten Foundation?
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $353K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people with serious needs, limited resources, and few alternatives. It describes education as a key to addressing societal problems and supports education programs that work, including programs teaching young people to think and reason. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne Duddlesten Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's EIN?
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0003093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wayne Duddlesten Foundation 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
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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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