Houston Maritime Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$908K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Houston Maritime Museum?
Houston Maritime Museum is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Houston Endowment Inc ($350K), The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough ($120K), The William a and Madeline Welder Smith ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $908K in grants to Houston Maritime Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Endowment Inc | $350,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough | $120,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The William a and Madeline Welder Smith | $95,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $83,750 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Elkins Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Anchor Watch | $37,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Ray C Fish Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Whalley Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2019–2024 |
| The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charitable Foundation Frost F0359600 | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kayser Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cuneo Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hackett Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $600 | 1 | 2022 |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc | $150 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $552K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has Houston Maritime Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cuneo Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Houston Endowment Inc | Capital Support for the Relocation and Expansion of the Houston Maritime Museum in the Greater East End | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Ed Rachal Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Elkins Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF SETTING SAIL 2024 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $36,750 |
| 2024 | The William a and Madeline Welder Smith | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | HISTORY, HERITAGE AND UNIQUE LOCAL CHARACTER | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Whalley Foundation | FUND PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The William a and Madeline Welder Smith | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $19,500 |
| 2023 | Ray C Fish Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | SUPPORT THE MUSEUM | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough | UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $27,500 |
| 2022 | The William a and Madeline Welder Smith | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Anchor Watch | SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Ray C Fish Foundation | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Whalley Foundation | FUND PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Kayser Foundation | SUPPORT OF A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON MARITIME HISTORY AND INDUSTRY. | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Hackett Family Foundation | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Baird Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $600 |
| 2022 | Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc | ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $150 |
| 2021 | The Bayou Foundation Legacy Trust Company | CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The William a and Madeline Welder Smith | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Anchor Watch | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Houston Maritime Museum?
Houston Maritime Museum is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Houston Endowment Inc ($350K), The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough ($120K), The William a and Madeline Welder Smith ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $908K in grants to Houston Maritime Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Houston Maritime Museum's largest funder?
Houston Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Houston Maritime Museum, with $350K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Houston Maritime Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $908K in grants to Houston Maritime Museum across 34 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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