GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal 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
$22.3M
Assets · 2021
77
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JAMES D WEAVER
Phone
7138407896
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
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES D WEAVER | CHARMAIN, PRESIDENT, DIREC | $110K |
| JAMES K WEAVER | DIRECTOR | — |
| ALYSON A NICHOLAS | DIRECTOR | — |
| SHARYN A WEAVER | SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRE | — |
| JOHN M SULLIVAN | SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRE | — |
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 | 2021 |
| NATIONAL INFANTRY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, GA | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| 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 |
| MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER INC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER INC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| 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 |
| GOODMAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | DALLAS, TX | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| PROJECT 8P | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| ALLEY THEATRE | HOUSTON, TX | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCATION OF AMERICA | FAIRFAX, VA | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |