Gordon A Cain Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-8483773

Foundation Overview

Based in Houston, TX, Gordon A Cain Foundation has awarded 216 grants totaling $7,141,200 to organizations in Texas, District of Columbia and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $1,100,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,141,200
Total Assets
$61,890,942
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%

6 of 46 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Texas

72% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (91%), Dallas (3%), Austin (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+156%

Strong 156% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gordon A Cain Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Heritage Education Society $40,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Casa De Esperanza $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Child Advocates Inc $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Citizens Against Government Waste $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2023
Crime Stoppers Of Houston $7,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Discovery Green $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Good Samaritan Foundation Of Texas Inc $45,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Goodman Institute For Public Policy Research $45,000 Dallas, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Harmon Family Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Holocaust Museum Of Houston $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Houston Area Women's Center $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Houston Botanic Garden $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Houston Food Bank $7,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $201,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Independent Institute $15,000 Oakland, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Media Research Center Inc $75,000 Alexandria, VA, US Unrestricted 2023
Menninger Clinic $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $203,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
National Center For Public Policy Research $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2023
National Infantry Foundation $1,100,000 Columbus, GA, US Unrestricted 2023
National Legal And Policy Center $15,000 Falls Church, VA, US Unrestricted 2023
National Rifle Assocation Of America $35,000 Fairfax, VA, US Unrestricted 2023
Project 8p $35,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Rotary Club Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Sight Into Sound $7,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
St Martin's Episcopal Church $6,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
St Matthew's Parish School $45,000 Pacific Palisades, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Star Of Hope $20,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Texas Public Policy Foundation $20,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
The Bill Of Rights Institute $15,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted 2023
The Women's Home $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Theatre Under The Stars Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Trees For Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Ucla Children's Hospital $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Uso - Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Alley Theatre $305,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Battleship Texas Foundation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Blowing Rock Museum $5,000 Blowing Rock, NC, US Unrestricted 2023
Friends Of The Children Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Philanthropy Roundtable $1,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2023
Right From The Start $500 Columbus, GA, US Unrestricted 2023
San Jacinto Museum Of History $10,000 La Porte, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Texans For Lawsuit Reform $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center $1,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Buffalo Bayou Partnership $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Casa De Esperanza $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Child Advocates Inc $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Citizens Against Government Waste $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2022
Crime Stoppers Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Discovery Green $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Good Samaritan Foundation Of Texas Inc $35,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Goodman Institute For Public Policy Research $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Harmon Family Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Hope And Healing Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Botanic Garden $78,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Food Bank $7,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $475,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Independent Institute $15,000 Oakland, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Media Research Center Inc $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
Menninger Clinic $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $136,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
National Center For Public Policy Research $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2022
National Infantry Foundation $100,000 Columbus, GA, US Unrestricted 2022
National Legal And Policy Center $10,000 Falls Church, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
National Rifle Assocation Of America $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
Project 8p $40,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Re-mind $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Rice University $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Sight Into Sound $7,500 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Martin's Episcopal Church $6,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Matthew's Parish School $20,000 Pacific Palisades, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Star Of Hope $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Texas Public Policy Foundation $15,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
The Bill Of Rights Institute $10,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
The Women's Home $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Theatre Under The Stars Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Trees For Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Ucla Children's Hospital $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Uso - Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Boys & Girls Country $1,000 Hockley, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
American Heritage Education Society $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Holocaust Museum Of Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Ballet $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Rotary Club Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Buffalo Bayou Partnership $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Casa De Esperanza $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Child Advocates Inc $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Citizens Against Government Waste $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2022
Crime Stoppers Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Discovery Green $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Good Samaritan Foundation Of Texas Inc $35,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Goodman Institute For Public Policy Research $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Harmon Family Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Hope And Healing Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Botanic Garden $78,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Food Bank $7,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $475,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Independent Institute $15,000 Oakland, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Media Research Center Inc $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
Menninger Clinic $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $136,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
National Center For Public Policy Research $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2022
National Infantry Foundation $100,000 Columbus, GA, US Unrestricted 2022
National Legal And Policy Center $10,000 Falls Church, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
National Rifle Assocation Of America $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
Project 8p $40,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Re-mind $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Rice University $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Sight Into Sound $7,500 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Martin's Episcopal Church $6,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Matthew's Parish School $20,000 Pacific Palisades, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Star Of Hope $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Texas Public Policy Foundation $15,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
The Bill Of Rights Institute $10,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted 2022
The Women's Home $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Theatre Under The Stars Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Trees For Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Ucla Children's Hospital $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Uso - Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Boys & Girls Country $1,000 Hockley, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
American Heritage Education Society $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Holocaust Museum Of Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Ballet $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Rotary Club Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Alley Theatre $55,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
American Heritage Education Foundation $20,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Buffalo Bayou Partnership $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Casa De Esperanza $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Child Advocates Inc $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Citizens Against Government Waste $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2021
Crime Stoppers Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Discovery Green $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Good Samaritan Foundation Of Texas Inc $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Goodman Institute For Public Policy Research $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Harmon Family Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Hope And Healing Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Houston Area Women's Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Houston Botanic Garden $85,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Houston Food Bank $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $155,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Media Research Center Inc $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US Unrestricted 2021
Menninger Clinic $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $135,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
National Center For Public Policy Research $10,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2021
National Infantry Foundation $100,000 Columbus, GA, US Unrestricted 2021
National Legal And Policy Center $10,000 Falls Church, VA, US Unrestricted 2021
National Rifle Assocation Of America $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Unrestricted 2021
Philanthropy Roundtable $1,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2021
Re-mind $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Sight Into Sound $7,500 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
St Martin's Episcopal Church $31,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
St Matthew's Parish School $15,000 Pacific Palisades, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Star Of Hope $15,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Texas Public Policy Foundation $15,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
The Bill Of Rights Institute $10,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted 2021
The Women's Home $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Theatre Under The Stars Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Trees For Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Ucla Children's Hospital $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Uso - Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc $25,000 Lexington, KY, US Unrestricted 2021
Independent Institute $15,000 Oakland, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Project 8p $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Rice University $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Alley Theatre $35,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
American Heritage Education Foundation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Bayou Bend Gardens Endowment $200 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Buffalo Bayou Partnership $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Casa De Esperanza $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Child Advocates Inc $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Citizens Against Government Waste $15,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2020
Crime Stoppers Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
First Congregational Church $50,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Good Samaritan Foundation Of Texas Inc $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Goodman Institute For Public Policy Research $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Holocaust Museum Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Hope And Healing Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Houston Area Women's Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Houston Botanic Garden $80,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Houston Food Bank $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $165,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Media Research Center Inc $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US Unrestricted 2020
Menninger Clinic $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $125,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
National Center For Public Policy Research $10,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2020
National Infantry Foundation $100,000 Columbus, GA, US Unrestricted 2020
National Legal And Policy Center $10,000 Falls Church, VA, US Unrestricted 2020
National Rifle Assocation Of America $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Unrestricted 2020
Philanthropy Roundtable $1,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted 2020
Project Grad Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Re-mind $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
San Jacinto Museum Of History $10,000 La Porte, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Sight Into Sound $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
St Martin's Episcopal Church $31,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Star Of Hope $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Texas Public Policy Foundation $10,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
The Bill Of Rights Institute $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted 2020
The Center For Hearing And Speech $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
The Independent Institute $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
Theatre Under The Stars Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Trees For Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Uso - Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Discovery Green $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
St Matthew's Parish School $10,000 Pacific Palisades, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
The Women's Home $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Ucla Children's Hospital $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Unrestricted 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Gordon A Cain Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-8483773
Website N/A
Address 8 GREENWAY PLZ STE 606 Houston, TX 77046-0801

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gordon A Cain Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Charmain, President, Direc James D Weaver
Secretary, Treasurer, Dire Sharyn A Weaver
Director Alyson A Nicholas
Director James K Weaver

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.