THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION
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$87.4M
Total Assets (2024)
$2.1M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$6.4M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
58
Grants on File
$167K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MARGARET W WEAVER
Phone
7138407896
Deadlines
THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF BOARD MEETING.
How to Apply
THE MARY H. CAIN FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IN 2007 WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PRIMARILY LOCAL HOUSTON CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. YOUR REQUEST FOR FUNDING SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS A FORMAL PROPROSAL. PLEASE DO NOT USE PRESENTATION BINDERS, REPORT COVERS, DISPLAY BINDERS OR FOLDERS. THE PROPOSAL SHOULD BE CONCISE, CLEARLY WRITTEN, AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: * A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITY. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THOSE OF WHOME IT SERVES. PLEASE INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY NEED FOR THE PROJECT. *A MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, A CURRENT AND ITEMIZED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION, AND PROJECT BUDGET IF APPLICABLE. PLEASE INCLUDE THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT YOU ARE REQUESTING. * PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Restrictions
ALL INQUIRIES AND GRANT PROPOSALS FOR NON-PROFT ORGANIZATIONS ARE WELCOMED AND REVIEWED EQUALLY. FINAL DISPOSTION OF ALL PROPOSALS IS MADE AT MEETINGS OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, USUALLY IN MAY AND DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $18.0M | $777K | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $22.3M | $785K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $27.0M | $896K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $31.2M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $67.6M | $46.0M | 18 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $77.1M | $3.4M | 19 |
| 2024 | $3.5M | $87.4M | $6.4M | 21 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 58 grants on record
Minimum
$6K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$50K
Average
$109K
75th Pctl
$125K
Maximum
$850K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| PAMELA LYNN WOODS | SECRETARY, TREASURER | $129K |
| MARGARET WEAVER | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT | $50K |
| LUCY HANES CHATHAM | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (58 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $850,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | $850,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| ST MARTIN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $450,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| ST MARTIN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2022 |
| TIRR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2022 |
| ST MARTIN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| TIRR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT OF KERSHAW COUNTY | CAMDEN, SC | $230,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| TEXAS INNOCENCE NETWORK | HOUSTON, TX | $210,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| LINVILLE FOUNDATION | LINVILLE, NC | $150,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2022 |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FUND | LINVILLE, NC | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2022 |
| AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FUND | LINVILLE, NC | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | DOBSON, NC | $125,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| TEXAS INNOCENCE NETWORK | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| TLR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| TEXAS INNOCENCE NETWORK | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2022 |
| AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| SHELDON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | HOUSTON, TX | $95,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| THE NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE MUSEUM | CAMDEN, SC | $75,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2022 |
| THE GOODNESS WEB FOUNDATION | WAYLAND, MA | $75,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| HUMBLE ISD ATHLETICS | HUMBLE, TX | $60,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| SHELDON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | HOUSTON, TX | $55,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |