Performing Arts Houston
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Performing Arts Houston?
Performing Arts Houston is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Houston Endowment Inc ($300K), The Brown Foundation Inc ($225K), Houston Arts Alliance ($164K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Performing Arts Houston between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Endowment Inc | $300,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Brown Foundation Inc | $225,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Houston Arts Alliance | $163,750 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $155,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Elkins Foundation | $125,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Powell Foundation | $110,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | $70,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $54,400 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Alkek and Williams Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| MD Anderson Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Postl Family Foundation | $33,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Whalley Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Mithoff Family Charitable Foundation | $11,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kayser Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lyrasis | $7,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Heimbinder Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Duncan Genesis Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | $51 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Performing Arts Houston received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Endowment Inc | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $88,750 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $75,500 |
| 2024 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $54,400 |
| 2024 | The Powell Foundation | Arts: Public Arts and Culture Access | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Alkek and Williams Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | MD Anderson Foundation | The 24/25 season | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Postl Family Foundation | 01/05/24F4029922722CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Mithoff Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | Support for Special Projects | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Whalley Foundation | FUND PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Kayser Foundation | SUPPORT OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT AMPLIFY THE ARTS. IT PRESENT PERFORMANCES AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES FROM ARTISTS AROUND THE WORLD. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lyrasis | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $7,250 |
| 2024 | Baker Hughes Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
| 2023 | Houston Endowment Inc | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $80,000 |
| 2023 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Elkins Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE NEW GLOBAL MUSIC SERIES SCHEDULE LAUNCH WITH THE 2 4 / 2 5 SEASON | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Powell Foundation | Arts: Community and public access to arts and culture | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | Support for the 2023-2024 season | $30,000 |
| 2023 | MD Anderson Foundation | The 22/23 season | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Alkek and Williams Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Postl Family Foundation | 01/09/23CHECK 4028796091CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc | AK Dan Gwang Chil | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | SUPPORT THE PERFORMING ARTS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Heimbinder Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Performing Arts Houston?
Performing Arts Houston is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Houston Endowment Inc ($300K), The Brown Foundation Inc ($225K), Houston Arts Alliance ($164K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Performing Arts Houston between 2022–2025.
Who is Performing Arts Houston's largest funder?
Houston Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Performing Arts Houston, with $300K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Performing Arts Houston received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Performing Arts Houston across 40 grants from 23 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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