Free Enterprise Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$857K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Free Enterprise Institute?
Free Enterprise Institute is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by William a Solomene Charitable ($628K), The Cockrell Foundation ($105K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($57K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $857K in grants to Free Enterprise Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| William a Solomene Charitable | $628,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Cockrell Foundation | $105,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $57,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Albert & Ethel Herzstein | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| SK Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Marek Family Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| James E and Edith Margaret Brandon | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2020) to $251K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $251K.
What grants has Free Enterprise Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | William a Solomene Charitable | GENERAL | $248,000 |
| 2025 | James E and Edith Margaret Brandon | PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND TRADITIONAL VALUES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | William a Solomene Charitable | GENERAL | $155,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | William a Solomene Charitable | GENERAL | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $10,000 |
| 2022 | William a Solomene Charitable | GENERAL | $80,000 |
| 2022 | The Cockrell Foundation | Support the 2022 Annual Freedom Fund | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | SK Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Marek Family Foundation | TO HELP CITIZEN LEADERS UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES AND ROOTS OF AMERICA FREEDOM | $2,500 |
| 2021 | William a Solomene Charitable | GENERAL | $55,000 |
| 2021 | The Cockrell Foundation | Support the 2021 Annual Freedom Fund | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $11,000 |
| 2021 | SK Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Marek Family Foundation | TO HELP CITIZEN LEADERS UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES AND ROOTS OF AMERICA FREEDOM | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND | $1,500 |
| 2020 | The Cockrell Foundation | 2020 Freedom Fund | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND | $20,000 |
| 2020 | William a Solomene Charitable | ADULT EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | Please list this grant as coming from Ann, Gray, Heidi, Paul and Jennifer Gregory. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | SK Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for general operating, from Richard Weekley. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Marek Family Foundation | TO HELP CITIZEN LEADERS UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES AND ROOTS OF AMERICA FREEDOM | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Free Enterprise Institute?
Free Enterprise Institute is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by William a Solomene Charitable ($628K), The Cockrell Foundation ($105K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($57K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $857K in grants to Free Enterprise Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Free Enterprise Institute's largest funder?
William a Solomene Charitable is the largest recorded funder of Free Enterprise Institute, with $628K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Free Enterprise Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $857K in grants to Free Enterprise Institute across 27 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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