The Engraved Pencil Foundation
EIN 830691682 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 2021–2023
$1.9M
45 grants · $644K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
45%
supporter · 13/29 multi-year
repeat
$15.8M
Assets (2023)
29
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
DONATIONSENGRAVEDPENCILFDNORG
Phone
(281) 389-7245
Deadlines
A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.
How to Apply
ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENGRAVED PENCIL FOUNDATION CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION, GIFT AND DONATION REQUEST FORM.
Restrictions
DONATIONS MUST BENEFIT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH TAX EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 504C(3) OR (6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE WHICH ARE CONSIDERED CHARITABLE CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND/OR RECEIVED THE MAJORITY OF THEIR SUPPORT THROUGH OUTSIDE FUNDING.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $3.0M | $2.2M | N/A |
| 2021 | $343K | $7.0M | $4.2M | 11 |
| 2022 | $613K | $8.3M | $2.5M | 17 |
| 2023 | $977K | $15.8M | $4.0M | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 45 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$43K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$350K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
57.8% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 7 states
$863K across
26 grants
5 of 254 counties
Top 5 counties
- 1 Harris
- 2 Fort Bend
- 3 Collin
- 4 Waller
- 5 Tarrant
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (45 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes in Action | Orlando, FL | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Ecclesia Houston | Houston, TX | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | $124,980 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | $118,316 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $102,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Athletes in Action | Orlando, FL | $100,000 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Oak Grove Ministries | Menlo Park, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | $51,992 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| World Hope Ministries International | Houston, TX | $50,000 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| World Hope Ministries | Houston, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| World Hope Ministries | Houston, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Northwest Houston FCA | Houston, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Peace Gospel International | KATY, TX | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Peace Gospel International | KATY, TX | $38,350 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Athletes in Action | Orlando, FL | $37,494 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | $35,000 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Toolbox Ministries | Houston, TX | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Rooted Conferences | Houston, TX | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Oak Grove Ministries | Menlo Park, CA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Pokes With A. Purpose | Tulsa, OK | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
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