Nature Discovery Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Nature Discovery Center?
Nature Discovery Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Greater Houston Community Foundation ($308K), The Brown Foundation Inc ($205K), John P McGovern Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Nature Discovery Center between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $308,041 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| The Brown Foundation Inc | $205,000 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| John P McGovern Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Cullen Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Elkins Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | $51,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Patrons for Bellaire Parks | $40,000 | 2 | 2018–2024 |
| The West Endowment | $35,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Baxter Trust co Private Foundation Services | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| The Junior League of Houston Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charity Guild of Catholic Women of Harris County Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | $5,700 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | $1,323 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Edith Fbondi Foundation | $515 | 1 | 2025 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $306 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2018) to $492K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $97K.
What grants has Nature Discovery Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The West Endowment | ENCHANTED WOODS CAMPAIGN'S MISSION TO INSTILL CURIOSITY AND REPECT FOR NATURE. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Baxter Trust co Private Foundation Services | General operatingexpense | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $19,000 |
| 2025 | The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,100 |
| 2025 | Edith Fbondi Foundation | EDUCATION | $515 |
| 2025 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $100 |
| 2024 | John P McGovern Foundation | Program Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Patrons for Bellaire Parks | Capital campaign for park development | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $21,933 |
| 2024 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Brown Foundation Inc | To purchase and plant trees | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | HELP OTHERS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Charity Guild of Catholic Women of Harris County Inc | Program support, materials | $8,000 |
| 2024 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,100 |
| 2024 | Equitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $306 |
| 2024 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $250 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $235,391 |
| 2023 | The Cullen Foundation | Enchanted Woods Nature Play Area | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Elkins Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE ENCHANTED WOODS NATURE PLAY AREA | $100,000 |
| 2023 | John P McGovern Foundation | 2023-24 Program support | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | HELP OTHERS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $508 |
| 2022 | The Brown Foundation Inc | The Enchanted Woods and Operating Support | $120,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $18,537 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nature Discovery Center?
Nature Discovery Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Greater Houston Community Foundation ($308K), The Brown Foundation Inc ($205K), John P McGovern Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Nature Discovery Center between 2018–2025.
Who is Nature Discovery Center's largest funder?
Greater Houston Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Nature Discovery Center, with $308K across 8 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Nature Discovery Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Nature Discovery Center across 52 grants from 20 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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