Nature Discovery Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$265K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Nature Discovery Center?
Nature Discovery Center is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Elkins Foundation ($100K), The Cullen Foundation ($100K), Patrons for Bellaire Parks ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $265K in grants to Nature Discovery Center between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elkins Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Cullen Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Patrons for Bellaire Parks | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Brown Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Junior League of Houston Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charity Guild of Catholic Women of | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | $3,600 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | $1,223 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Nature Discovery Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Patrons for Bellaire Parks | Capital campaign for park development | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charity Guild of Catholic Women of | Program support, materials | $8,000 |
| 2024 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,100 |
| 2024 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $250 |
| 2023 | The Elkins Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE ENCHANTED WOODS NATURE PLAY AREA | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Cullen Foundation | Enchanted Woods Nature Play Area | $100,000 |
| 2023 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $508 |
| 2022 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2022 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $258 |
| 2021 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Nature Education Outreach Programs | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Junior League of Houston Inc | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| 2021 | McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
| 2021 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $207 |
| 2020 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MG | $2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nature Discovery Center?
Nature Discovery Center is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Elkins Foundation ($100K), The Cullen Foundation ($100K), Patrons for Bellaire Parks ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $265K in grants to Nature Discovery Center between 2020–2024.
Who is Nature Discovery Center's largest funder?
The Elkins Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Nature Discovery Center, with $100K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Nature Discovery Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $265K in grants to Nature Discovery Center across 15 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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