Palmer Foundation
EIN 760565827Total Given 2020–2023
$1.2M
84 grants · $310K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
82%
deep partner · 37/45 multi-year
repeat
$6.5M
Assets (2023)
45
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
SHELLEY PALMER HAYES
Phone
(713) 906-8358
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
WRITTEN APPLICATION STATING ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE
Restrictions
MUST BE TO A CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY, OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $6.0M | $-255K | N/A |
| 2020 | $318K | $6.3M | $318K | 22 |
| 2021 | $300K | $7.1M | $74K | 22 |
| 2022 | $301K | $5.8M | $89K | 21 |
| 2023 | $320K | $6.5M | $170K | 19 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 84 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
WH
William Palmer Hayes
President
Leadership
JP
John Raymond Palmer
Vice President
Leadership
SH
Shelley Palmer Hayes
Sect Treasurer
Leadership
PH
Patrick John Hayes
Director
WH
William Palmer Hayes
President
Leadership
JP
John Raymond Palmer
Vice President
Leadership
SH
Shelley Palmer Hayes
Sect Treasurer
Leadership
PH
Patrick John Hayes
Director
WH
William Palmer Hayes
President
Leadership
JP
John Raymond Palmer
Vice President
Leadership
SH
Shelley P Hayes
Sect/Treasurer
Leadership
PH
Patrick John Hayes
Director
WH
William Palmer Hayes
President
Leadership
JP
John Raymond Palmer
Vice President
Leadership
SH
Shelley P Hayes
Sect/Treasurer
Leadership
PH
Patrick John Hayes
Director
WH
William Palmer Hayes
President
Leadership
JP
John Raymond Palmer
Vice President
Leadership
SH
Shelley P Hayes
Sect/Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (84 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels Food Bank | New Braunfels, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| New Braunfels Food Bank | New Braunfels, TX | $50,000 | organizational support | 2023 |
| New Braunfels Food Bank | New Braunfels, TX | $50,000 | general operational support | 2022 |
| New Braunfels Food Bank | New Braunfels, TX | $48,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos | Houston, TX | $35,000 | organizational support | 2023 |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | $35,000 | organizational support | 2023 |
| Kid's Meals | Houston, TX | $35,000 | organizational support | 2023 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos | Houston, TX | $30,000 | general operational support | 2022 |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | $30,000 | general operational support | 2022 |
| Kid's Meals | Houston, TX | $30,000 | general operational support | 2022 |
| Casa De Esperanza | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Houston Area Women'S Center | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Kids Meals Houston | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Casa De Esperanza | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Houston Area Women'S Center | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Kids Meals Houston | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| UT Foundation | Houston, TX | $25,000 | support to Allison Institute - cancer research | 2023 |
| UT Foundation | Houston, TX | $25,000 | Donation to the James P. Allison Institute | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| St Johns School | Houston, TX | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| University of Texas Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| University of Texas Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Interfaith Ministries Greater Houst | Houston, TX | $20,000 | support for Meals on Wheels | 2023 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | $20,000 | organizational support | 2023 |