Big Thicket Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$219K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Big Thicket Association?
Big Thicket Association is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Edaren Foundation ($140K), H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr ($27K), CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc ($17K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $219K in grants to Big Thicket Association between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edaren Foundation | $140,372 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr | $27,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | $17,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation | $16,400 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| He and Kate Dishman Charitable Trust | $9,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| National Environmental Education and Training Foundation Inc | $8,549 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Connfertitta Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $93K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
What grants has Big Thicket Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Edaren Foundation | SUPPORT NECHES RIVER ADV & ED PROG | $20,000 |
| 2025 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $7,000 |
| 2025 | H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation | BIG THICKET ASSOCIATION NEW PROJECTS GRANT | $3,400 |
| 2023 | The Edaren Foundation | SUPPORT NECHES RIVER ADV & ED PROG | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation | ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION CONTRACT POSITION FOR LAND CLASSES - NEW INITIATIVE | $8,000 |
| 2023 | H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Edaren Foundation | SUPPORT NECHES RIVER ADV & ED PROG | $20,000 |
| 2022 | H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE | $8,000 |
| 2022 | He and Kate Dishman Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Connfertitta Charitable | CONTINUED SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Edaren Foundation | SUPPORT NECHES RIVER ADV PYMT 4/4 | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Edaren Foundation | FIELD RESEARCH STATION & LEARNING CT | $30,372 |
| 2020 | The Edaren Foundation | PRESERVATION OF DOGWOOD TRAIL | $30,000 |
| 2020 | The Edaren Foundation | SUPPORT NECHES RIVER ADV PYMT 3/4 | $10,000 |
| 2020 | National Environmental Education and Training Foundation Inc | NATURAL SCIENCE STEWARDSHIP | $8,549 |
| 2020 | Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation | NECHES RIVER ADVENTURES VIRTUAL FIELD LAB VIDEO PRODUCTIONS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | He and Kate Dishman Charitable Trust | FUNDING FOR 2020 GRANT SEASON | $4,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Big Thicket Association?
Big Thicket Association is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Edaren Foundation ($140K), H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr ($27K), CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc ($17K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $219K in grants to Big Thicket Association between 2020–2025.
Who is Big Thicket Association's largest funder?
The Edaren Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Big Thicket Association, with $140K across 7 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Big Thicket Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $219K in grants to Big Thicket Association across 21 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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