Anchorage Foundation of Texas
https://NoneTotal Given 2016–2024
$3.4M
158 grants · $382K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
44%
supporter · 37/84 multi-year
repeat
$10.5M
Assets · 2021
84
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Asia Society Texas Center
Phone
7135212811
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $578K | $11.9M | $534K | 25 |
| 2017 | $250K | $11.3M | $776K | 15 |
| 2018 | $375K | $8.3M | $956K | 24 |
| 2019 | $426K | $9.8M | $875K | 15 |
| 2020 | $225K | $8.8M | $582K | 13 |
| 2021 | $197K | $10.5M | $933K | 17 |
| 2022 | $220K | $11.6M | $323K | 16 |
| 2023 | $478K | $12.2M | $991K | 17 |
| 2024 | $690K | $11.4M | $730K | 16 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 158 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$22K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$340K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| C LEROY MELCHER | SECRETARY | — |
| PIERRE S MELCHER | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARC C MELCHER | PRESIDENT | — |
| Jody Blazek CPA | Treasurer | — |
Grants Awarded (158 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | $340,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | $225,000 | General support | 2023 |
| HEART OF AMERICA PATRIOT FOUNDATION | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $190,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | $150,000 | Program support | 2019 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $110,000 | Degas - A New Vision exhibit and general support | 2016 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | $100,000 | Miller Outdoor Theater | 2019 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | $100,000 | Miller Outdoor Theater | 2018 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Houston, TX | $75,000 | Opera in the Park | 2016 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | $75,000 | Program support | 2020 |
| Heart of America Patriot Foundation | Overland Park, KS | $75,000 | General support | 2023 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | $69,303 | School support | 2017 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | $50,000 | General support | 2016 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | $50,000 | General support | 2016 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | $50,000 | General support | 2016 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | $50,000 | The Waggoners Foundation speaker series | 2018 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | $50,000 | Treatment programs | 2017 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | $40,000 | General support | 2022 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $35,000 | Glassell School of Art | 2019 |
| Houston Arts Alliance | Houston, TX | $35,000 | Charitable event and general support | 2016 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | $31,667 | General support | 2021 |
| The Orange Show Foundation | Houston, TX | $29,000 | Program support and Art Car parade | 2023 |
| Farm and City | Austin, TX | $25,000 | General support | 2020 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $25,000 | Glassell School of Art | 2018 |
| Heart of America Patriot Foundation | Overland Park, KS | $25,000 | General support | 2022 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | $25,000 | General support | 2019 |