How much funding does Gordon A. Cain Foundation Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Gordon A. Cain Foundation Grant?

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Who is eligible for Gordon A. Cain Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Gordon A. Cain Foundation Grant

Gordon a Cain Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Gordon A. Cain Foundation, established in 2007 in Houston, Texas, is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations through bi-yearly grants. Founded by Gordon and Mary Cain, the foundation honors Gordon's legacy of philanthropy and innovation. It primarily focuses on enhancing community well-being by funding initiatives that provide valuable services and research. The foundation's commitment to social impact reflects Gordon's belief in improving lives through entrepreneurial and community engagement.

In 2007 the foundation made a historic grant of $100 million to the John Motley Morehead Foundation in support of the Morehead Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina.
Cain foundation works to support non-profit organizations that provide valuable services and research through bi-yearly grants.

Eligibility

The most recent copy of your organization’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter from the Internal Revenue Service must be attached.

What Gordon a Cain Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 52
Total given: $2.82M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $500–$1.1M

By dollars: Texas 42%, Georgia 39%, California 9%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.