Gordon A. CAIN Foundation
EIN 208483773 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$4.5M
130 grants · $1.1M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$25K
grant size
51%
supporter · 39/77 multi-year
repeat
$66.8M
Assets (2023)
77
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JAMES D WEAVER
Phone
(713) 840-7896
Deadlines
THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF THE BOARD MEETING (USUALLY IN APR, SEPT, DEC)
How to Apply
YOUR REQUEST FOR FUNDING SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS A FORMAL PROPOSAL. IT SHOULD INCLUDE A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITY, THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL BUDGET, PROJECTED BUDGET IF APPLICABLE, A LIST OF MAJOR SOURCES OF SUPPORT, YOUR STAFF DESCRIPTION, LIST OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE MOST RECENT COPY OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT LETTER FROM THE IRS, AND A THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EVALUATION PLAN.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $977K | $20.0M | $523K | 43 |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $22.3M | $3.3M | 41 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $66.8M | $3.2M | 46 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 130 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$35K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$1.1M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
70.8% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 8 states
$2.6M across
92 grants
5 of 254 counties
Top 5 counties
- 1 Harris
- 2 Dallas
- 3 Travis
- 4 Bexar
- 5 Ector
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (130 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Infantry Foundation | Columbus, GA | $1,100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | $305,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $203,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | $201,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | $165,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | $155,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $135,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $125,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| National Infantry Foundation | Columbus, GA | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| National Infantry Foundation | Columbus, GA | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | $85,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | $80,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Media Research Center Inc | Alexandria, VA | $75,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | $55,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| First Congregational Church | Houston, TX | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Media Research Center Inc | Alexandria, VA | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Media Research Center Inc | Alexandria, VA | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas Inc | Houston, TX | $45,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research | Dallas, TX | $45,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | Pacific Palisades, CA | $45,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| American Heritage Education Society | Houston, TX | $40,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research | Dallas, TX | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| National Rifle Assocation of America | Fairfax, VA | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Project 8P | New York, NY | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
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