The Heritage Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$787K
Foundation funders
35
Grants recorded
82
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Heritage Society?
The Heritage Society is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by John P McGovern Foundation ($150K), Houston Arts Alliance ($143K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($129K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $787K in grants to The Heritage Society between 2019–2025.
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| Otter Island Foundation | $1,000 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| The Lazard Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Judith and Henry Sauer Charitable | $950 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rosalind Pio Costa Foundation Inc | $750 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc | $500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Greenwoode Village | $353 | 1 | 2024 |
| Donnell Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| McLIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2019) to $206K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
What grants has The Heritage Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Helmle-Shaw Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Marek Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Caritas Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
| 2025 | James I Perkins Family Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $54,325 |
| 2024 | John P McGovern Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John P McGovern Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $10,500 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 5700.4 | $5,700 |
| 2024 | Gardenia Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Caritas Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Helmle-Shaw Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Greenwoode Village | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $353 |
| 2024 | Mechia Foundation | CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $250 |
| 2024 | Rosalind Pio Costa Foundation Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $250 |
| 2023 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $20,300 |
| 2023 | Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation | PRESERVE THE CITY'S HISTORY AND CULTURAL LEGACY | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $13,000 |
| 2023 | Strake Foundation | Renovation of Museum Offices | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Caritas Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $8,000 |
| 2023 | William S & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Helmle-Shaw Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Kayser Foundation | SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO TELL THE DIVERSE HISTORY OF HOUSTON AND TEXAS THOUGH ART AND EDUCATION. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Trier Family Foundation | CIVIC | $1,400 |
| 2023 | Carl & Phyllis Detering Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 82 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Heritage Society?
The Heritage Society is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by John P McGovern Foundation ($150K), Houston Arts Alliance ($143K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($129K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $787K in grants to The Heritage Society between 2019–2025.
Who is The Heritage Society's largest funder?
John P McGovern Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Heritage Society, with $150K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Heritage Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $787K in grants to The Heritage Society across 82 grants from 35 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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