Sam Houston State University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$26.6M
Foundation funders
96
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Sam Houston State University?
Sam Houston State University is funded by 96 grantmakers, led by GHS Foundation ($10.5M), Conference USA ($7.8M), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $26.6M in grants to Sam Houston State University between 2022–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2023) to $9.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $4.0M.
What grants has Sam Houston State University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GHS Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,952,000 |
| 2026 | Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,667 |
| 2025 | Conference USA | ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $4,758,258 |
| 2025 | GHS Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,597,500 |
| 2025 | The Robert a Welch Foundation | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | $235,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $191,667 |
| 2025 | Ed Rachal Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT - ROTC | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund | GRANTS | $40,500 |
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $37,200 |
| 2025 | Robert E Burrough Trust | SUPPORT STUDENT | $29,441 |
| 2025 | Velma Lee & John Harvey Robinson Charitable Founda | College Scholarships | $25,500 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $22,000 |
| 2025 | Earthwatch Institute Inc | PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS | $17,277 |
| 2025 | Wolters Gus & Ethel Fndn Tr F0472000 | UNRESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Bruce & Gladys Wright Charitable Trust | 3 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $14,000 |
| 2025 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $13,729 |
| 2025 | D Lynd & Terri K McGowan Foundation | Tuition & Mandatory Fees | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Keown Charitable Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $9,000 |
| 2025 | U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc | Industry Education Recruitment Fund | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Texas Association of Future Farmers of America | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENT | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Texas Historical Foundation | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY WILL USE GRANT FUNDS TO EXPAND THEIR DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF SAM HOUSTON COLLECTIONS TO INCLUDE GARMENTS, FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS, THUS MAKING THE ITEMS FULLY SEARCHABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE. | $6,173 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Minnie L Maffett Scholarship Trust | FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,259 |
| 2025 | Haag Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Charles T & Helen R Williamson Family Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The CB&A Foundation | STUDENTS | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Sandel Charitable Trust | SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3,304 |
| 2025 | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation | EDUCATION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Mustang Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT RYAN BATTLES FALL 2025 | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sam Houston State University?
Sam Houston State University is funded by 96 grantmakers, led by GHS Foundation ($10.5M), Conference USA ($7.8M), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $26.6M in grants to Sam Houston State University between 2022–2026.
Who is Sam Houston State University's largest funder?
GHS Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Sam Houston State University, with $10.5M across 5 grants (2022–2026).
How much grant funding has Sam Houston State University received?
IRS 990 filings record $26.6M in grants to Sam Houston State University across 200 grants from 96 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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