Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-1587228
Foundation Overview
Based in Houston, TX, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation has awarded 325 grants totaling $19,550,074 to organizations in Florida, Texas and 22 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $400 to $400,000, with a median award of $50,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$19,550,074
Total Assets
$48,157,132
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
60
Median Grant
$50,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 57%
34 of 60 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Texas
44% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 23 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (58%), Austin (15%), Dallas (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+232%
Strong 232% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Jesse W Couch Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | $125,000 | Freeport, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Camp For All | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Episcopal High School | $200,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge | $50,000 | Navarre, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Great Springs Project | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Kipp Texas | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Scenic Walton | $25,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $55,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Adventure For All | $30,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Nature School | $25,000 | Santa Rose Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Screen Sanity | $80,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Main Gear Share | $25,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Loan Star Flight Museum | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship | $250,000 | Linville, NC, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Country | $50,000 | Hockley, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Abadie Academy Inc | $65,167 | Santa Rose Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Battleship Texas Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Baylor College Of Medicine | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Chocawhatchee Basin Alliance | $136,500 | Santa Rose Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Emerald & Forgotten Coast Adventures | $50,000 | Watersound, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Fayetteville Community Center Group | $50,000 | Fayetteville, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation Inc | $70,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | $50,000 | St Peterburg, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | $50,000 | Magnolia, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Shumla Archaeological Research | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Rise School Of Houston | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Women's Center | $25,000 | Forth Worth, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | $125,000 | Freeport, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Camp For All | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Episcopal High School | $200,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge | $50,000 | Navarre, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Great Springs Project | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Kipp Texas | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Scenic Walton | $25,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $55,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Adventure For All | $30,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Nature School | $25,000 | Santa Rose Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Screen Sanity | $80,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Main Gear Share | $25,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Loan Star Flight Museum | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship | $250,000 | Linville, NC, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Country | $50,000 | Hockley, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Abadie Academy Inc | $65,167 | Santa Rose Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Battleship Texas Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Baylor College Of Medicine | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Chocawhatchee Basin Alliance | $136,500 | Santa Rose Beach, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Emerald & Forgotten Coast Adventures | $50,000 | Watersound, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Fayetteville Community Center Group | $50,000 | Fayetteville, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation Inc | $70,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | $50,000 | St Peterburg, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | $50,000 | Magnolia, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Shumla Archaeological Research | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Rise School Of Houston | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| The Women's Center | $25,000 | Forth Worth, TX, US | To Fund Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Camp For All | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Special Needs | 2023 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge | $50,000 | Navarre, FL, US | Education, Conservation, And Rehabilitation For Florida's Native Wildlife | 2023 |
| Episcopal High School | $200,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Kipp Texas | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education - Rise Together Growth Campaign | 2023 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Writing At The Menil Program | 2023 |
| On River Time | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Help Children Of Abuse And Neglect Become Healed, Successful, Independent Adults | 2023 |
| Point Washing Medical Clinic | $25,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Mobil Medical Clinic | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association | $35,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Inspire And Engage Multicultural Youth Through Music Education | 2023 |
| Scenic America | $115,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve And Enhance The Scenic Beauty Of America - Rebrand And New Website | 2023 |
| Adventure For All | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Adventure & Sports Activities For Individuals With Exceptionalties | 2023 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | $125,000 | Freeport, FL, US | Provide Shelter, Safety, And Second Chances To Animals In Need | 2023 |
| The Lone Star Flight Museum | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Educate & Engage Youth In Flight & Achievements In Texas Aviation History | 2023 |
| Seaside School Foundation | $85,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Public Charter School | 2023 |
| Houston Spca | $80,000 | Houston, TX, US | Improve & Protect The Lives Of Animals In The Community | 2023 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advance Texas' Outdoor Traditions And Conserve Wildlife, Habitat, And Natural Resources | 2023 |
| The Heritage Society | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Preserve The City's History And Cultural Legacy | 2023 |
| Covenant House Texas | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Shelter For Homeless, Abused, And Abandoned Youth | 2023 |
| Nonpareil Institute | $35,000 | Plano, TX, US | Post Secondary Education For Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder | 2023 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Land Conservation And Restoration | 2023 |
| Great Springs Project | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create A Greeway Of Protected Lands Between Austin & San Antonio | 2023 |
| Kids Meals | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | End Childhood Hunger In Houston | 2023 |
| The Mendocino Land Trust | $10,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Conserve And Restore Habitat, Scenic Areas And Working Lands | 2023 |
| Revive & Restore | $50,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Enhance Biodiversity And Restore Ecosystems Through Genetic Rescue | 2023 |
| Scenic Walton | $25,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Preserve And Enhance The Scenic Beauty Of America | 2023 |
| American Airpower Heritage Museum | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education In Aviation History | 2023 |
| Agape Development | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Transforming Neighborhood By Preparing Christ-following Community Leaders | 2023 |
| Wings For Learning | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education For Youth With Unique Learning Needs | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $55,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | Conserve The Lands And Waters To Which All Life Depends | 2023 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Healthcare And Research | 2023 |
| Screen Sanity | $25,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Create A World Where Kids Are Captivated By Life, Not Screens | 2023 |
| Moving Waters | $50,000 | Cypress, TX, US | Providing Mobile Showers To Homeless | 2023 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Writing At The Menil Program | 2022 |
| Episcopal High School | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance | $176,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Promote Swimmable, Fishable Waterways Through Monitoring, Education, Restoration, Research | 2022 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge | $75,000 | Navarre, FL, US | Education, Conservation, And Rehabilitation For Florida's Native Wildlife | 2022 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | $50,000 | Kemah, TX, US | Preserve And Enhance Galveston Bay | 2022 |
| Glacier Institute | $25,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Hiking And Summer Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Island Press | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ideas And Information For Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Central & South Texas | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Life Changing Wishes For Children With Critical Illnesses | 2022 |
| On River Time | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Help Children Of Abuse And Neglect Become Healed, Successful, Independent Adults | 2022 |
| Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition | $14,780 | Houston, TX, US | Promote Environmental Conservation Through Public Education And Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| Wellkind | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Empowers Indigenous Communities Around Lake Atitlan | 2022 |
| Kipp Texas | $230,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education - Rise Together Growth Campaign | 2022 |
| Conservation Legacy | $50,000 | Durango, CO, US | Engaging Youth, Young Adults, And Veterans In Conservation And Service Programs | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $50,000 | Westport, CT, US | Camps For Grieving Children | 2022 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | $25,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Awareness And Protection For Sea Turtles | 2022 |
| Camp For All | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural Science | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Science Education | 2022 |
| Center For Humane Technology | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Align Technology With Humanity's Best Interest | 2022 |
| Ohana Institute Inc | $25,000 | Inlet Beach, FL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Airbnborg | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Narrow Gate | $50,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance | $6,500 | Jackson, WY, US | Wildlife Protection | 2022 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Scenic America | $115,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve And Enhance The Scenic Beauty Of America | 2022 |
| Hill Country Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Preserve Vital Natural Resouces | 2022 |
| Avian Conservation Center | $5,000 | Awendaw, SC, US | Providing Medical Care To Injured Birds Of Prey And Shorebirds | 2022 |
| Sustainable Food Center | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Transform The Food System | 2022 |
| Hemisfair Conservancy | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Redevelop And Activate The Site Of The 1968 World's Fair | 2022 |
| Wyoming Wildlife Advocates | $2,500 | Wilson, WY, US | Advocate,inform, Educate Communities To Preserve Our Wild Legacy | 2022 |
| Austin Urban Technology Movement | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Bridge The Gap Between Black And Hispanic Communities And Technology Industry | 2022 |
| Austin Bat Cave | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Creative Writing, Journalism, And Other Writing Programs For Kids Aged 6 To 18 | 2022 |
| Donorschooseorg | $150,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Teacher Professional Development | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association | $70,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Inspire And Engage Multicultural Youth Through Music Education | 2022 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Promote Reading Success To Adult Learners | 2022 |
| Fish For Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Use Fly Fishing As Platform To Make The World A Better Place | 2022 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Increasing Access To Behavioral Health | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Country Of Houston | $55,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Residential Program For Children Ages 5 To 18 | 2022 |
| Coalition To Salute America's Heroes | $10,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Help Severly Wounded Veterans And Families | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $25,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Provide And Train Service Dogs For Disable American Veterans | 2022 |
| Marion Therapeutic Riding Association | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Provide Therapeutic Horseback Riding And Equine Assisted Learning Activities | 2022 |
| Houston Parks Board | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Equitable Access To Houston Green Spaces | 2022 |
| K9's For Warriors | $50,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | Provide And Train Shelter Dogs To Veterans With Ptsd And Traumatic Brain Injury | 2022 |
| Heroes And Horses | $50,000 | Manhattan, MT, US | Assist Combat Veterans An Alternative Solution For Mental And Physical Scars | 2022 |
| Point Washing Medical Clinic | $25,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Mobil Medical Clinic | 2022 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Writing At The Menil Program | 2022 |
| Episcopal High School | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance | $176,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Promote Swimmable, Fishable Waterways Through Monitoring, Education, Restoration, Research | 2022 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge | $75,000 | Navarre, FL, US | Education, Conservation, And Rehabilitation For Florida's Native Wildlife | 2022 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | $50,000 | Kemah, TX, US | Preserve And Enhance Galveston Bay | 2022 |
| Glacier Institute | $25,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Hiking And Summer Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Island Press | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ideas And Information For Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Central & South Texas | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Life Changing Wishes For Children With Critical Illnesses | 2022 |
| On River Time | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Help Children Of Abuse And Neglect Become Healed, Successful, Independent Adults | 2022 |
| Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition | $14,780 | Houston, TX, US | Promote Environmental Conservation Through Public Education And Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| Wellkind | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Empowers Indigenous Communities Around Lake Atitlan | 2022 |
| Kipp Texas | $230,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education - Rise Together Growth Campaign | 2022 |
| Conservation Legacy | $50,000 | Durango, CO, US | Engaging Youth, Young Adults, And Veterans In Conservation And Service Programs | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $50,000 | Westport, CT, US | Camps For Grieving Children | 2022 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | $25,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Awareness And Protection For Sea Turtles | 2022 |
| Camp For All | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural Science | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Science Education | 2022 |
| Center For Humane Technology | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Align Technology With Humanity's Best Interest | 2022 |
| Ohana Institute Inc | $25,000 | Inlet Beach, FL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Airbnborg | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Narrow Gate | $50,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance | $6,500 | Jackson, WY, US | Wildlife Protection | 2022 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Scenic America | $115,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve And Enhance The Scenic Beauty Of America | 2022 |
| Hill Country Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Preserve Vital Natural Resouces | 2022 |
| Avian Conservation Center | $5,000 | Awendaw, SC, US | Providing Medical Care To Injured Birds Of Prey And Shorebirds | 2022 |
| Sustainable Food Center | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Transform The Food System | 2022 |
| Hemisfair Conservancy | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Redevelop And Activate The Site Of The 1968 World's Fair | 2022 |
| Wyoming Wildlife Advocates | $2,500 | Wilson, WY, US | Advocate,inform, Educate Communities To Preserve Our Wild Legacy | 2022 |
| Austin Urban Technology Movement | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Bridge The Gap Between Black And Hispanic Communities And Technology Industry | 2022 |
| Austin Bat Cave | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Creative Writing, Journalism, And Other Writing Programs For Kids Aged 6 To 18 | 2022 |
| Donorschooseorg | $150,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Teacher Professional Development | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association | $70,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Inspire And Engage Multicultural Youth Through Music Education | 2022 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Promote Reading Success To Adult Learners | 2022 |
| Fish For Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Use Fly Fishing As Platform To Make The World A Better Place | 2022 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Increasing Access To Behavioral Health | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Country Of Houston | $55,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Residential Program For Children Ages 5 To 18 | 2022 |
| Coalition To Salute America's Heroes | $10,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Help Severly Wounded Veterans And Families | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $25,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Provide And Train Service Dogs For Disable American Veterans | 2022 |
| Marion Therapeutic Riding Association | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Provide Therapeutic Horseback Riding And Equine Assisted Learning Activities | 2022 |
| Houston Parks Board | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Equitable Access To Houston Green Spaces | 2022 |
| K9's For Warriors | $50,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | Provide And Train Shelter Dogs To Veterans With Ptsd And Traumatic Brain Injury | 2022 |
| Heroes And Horses | $50,000 | Manhattan, MT, US | Assist Combat Veterans An Alternative Solution For Mental And Physical Scars | 2022 |
| Point Washing Medical Clinic | $25,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Mobil Medical Clinic | 2022 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Writing At The Menil Program | 2022 |
| Episcopal High School | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance | $176,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Promote Swimmable, Fishable Waterways Through Monitoring, Education, Restoration, Research | 2022 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge | $75,000 | Navarre, FL, US | Education, Conservation, And Rehabilitation For Florida's Native Wildlife | 2022 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | $50,000 | Kemah, TX, US | Preserve And Enhance Galveston Bay | 2022 |
| Glacier Institute | $25,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Hiking And Summer Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Island Press | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ideas And Information For Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Central & South Texas | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Life Changing Wishes For Children With Critical Illnesses | 2022 |
| On River Time | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Help Children Of Abuse And Neglect Become Healed, Successful, Independent Adults | 2022 |
| Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition | $14,780 | Houston, TX, US | Promote Environmental Conservation Through Public Education And Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| Wellkind | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Empowers Indigenous Communities Around Lake Atitlan | 2022 |
| Kipp Texas | $230,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education - Rise Together Growth Campaign | 2022 |
| Conservation Legacy | $50,000 | Durango, CO, US | Engaging Youth, Young Adults, And Veterans In Conservation And Service Programs | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $50,000 | Westport, CT, US | Camps For Grieving Children | 2022 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | $25,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Awareness And Protection For Sea Turtles | 2022 |
| Camp For All | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | Camp For Children And Adults With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural Science | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Science Education | 2022 |
| Center For Humane Technology | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Align Technology With Humanity's Best Interest | 2022 |
| Ohana Institute Inc | $25,000 | Inlet Beach, FL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Airbnborg | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Narrow Gate | $50,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance | $6,500 | Jackson, WY, US | Wildlife Protection | 2022 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Scenic America | $115,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve And Enhance The Scenic Beauty Of America | 2022 |
| Hill Country Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Preserve Vital Natural Resouces | 2022 |
| Avian Conservation Center | $5,000 | Awendaw, SC, US | Providing Medical Care To Injured Birds Of Prey And Shorebirds | 2022 |
| Sustainable Food Center | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Transform The Food System | 2022 |
| Hemisfair Conservancy | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Redevelop And Activate The Site Of The 1968 World's Fair | 2022 |
| Wyoming Wildlife Advocates | $2,500 | Wilson, WY, US | Advocate,inform, Educate Communities To Preserve Our Wild Legacy | 2022 |
| Austin Urban Technology Movement | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Bridge The Gap Between Black And Hispanic Communities And Technology Industry | 2022 |
| Austin Bat Cave | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Creative Writing, Journalism, And Other Writing Programs For Kids Aged 6 To 18 | 2022 |
| Donorschooseorg | $150,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Teacher Professional Development | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association | $70,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Inspire And Engage Multicultural Youth Through Music Education | 2022 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Promote Reading Success To Adult Learners | 2022 |
| Fish For Change | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Use Fly Fishing As Platform To Make The World A Better Place | 2022 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Increasing Access To Behavioral Health | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Country Of Houston | $55,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Residential Program For Children Ages 5 To 18 | 2022 |
| Coalition To Salute America's Heroes | $10,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Help Severly Wounded Veterans And Families | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $25,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Provide And Train Service Dogs For Disable American Veterans | 2022 |
| Marion Therapeutic Riding Association | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Provide Therapeutic Horseback Riding And Equine Assisted Learning Activities | 2022 |
| Houston Parks Board | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Equitable Access To Houston Green Spaces | 2022 |
| K9's For Warriors | $50,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | Provide And Train Shelter Dogs To Veterans With Ptsd And Traumatic Brain Injury | 2022 |
| Heroes And Horses | $50,000 | Manhattan, MT, US | Assist Combat Veterans An Alternative Solution For Mental And Physical Scars | 2022 |
| Point Washing Medical Clinic | $25,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Mobil Medical Clinic | 2022 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village Inc | $25,000 | Shalimar, FL, US | Providing Safe And Secure Home To Surviving Spouse Of Retired Enlisted United States Airmen Project | 2021 |
| Appleseed Kids Inc | $50,000 | Santa Rsa Bch, FL, US | Exploring Gulf Waters With 30a Sea-life Discoveries Project | 2021 |
| Beta Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | 21st Century Education Program | 2021 |
| Brenda And John H Duncan Rise School Of Houston | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| Camp Allen-camp And Conference Center | $25,000 | Navasota, TX, US | Discovery Program Herpetology Habitat & Learning Center | 2021 |
| Center For Humane Technology | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Conservation Dogs Collective Inc | $25,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Sustainably Increasing Cdci's Environmental Impact Project | 2021 |
| Discovery Green Conservancy | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Fitness In The Park | 2021 |
| Donorschoose Org | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Teachers Professional Development Fund | 2021 |
| Echo Hill Outdoor School Inc | $25,000 | Worton, MD, US | Outdoor School Summer Explore Program | 2021 |
| Educated Choices Program Inc | $25,000 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | Educational Presentations - Power Of Food Choices | 2021 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Inc | $50,000 | Navarre, FL, US | Keeping Florida's Wildlife Wild | 2021 |
| Farm And City | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Texas Equitable Access And Mobility Coalition Fund | 2021 |
| Fayetteville Community Center Group | $25,000 | Ellinger, TX, US | Community Center & Theater | 2021 |
| Florida Keys Childrens Shelter Inc | $5,000 | Tavernier, FL, US | Resilience In Educational Through Alternatives Learning Methodologies (realm) Program | 2021 |
| Free2luv Inc | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Express It! | 2021 |
| Fueled Schools Inc | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Fueled: Transforming Education Through Social-emotional Skill Building For Educators Project | 2021 |
| Girls Incorporated Of San Antonio | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Strong, Smart And Bold Programming Fund | 2021 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Center For Glenwood | 2021 |
| Heritage Society | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Museum Gallery Renovation Fund | 2021 |
| Heroes And Horses Inc | $20,000 | Belgrade, MT, US | 2021 Heroes And Horses Program | 2021 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | The Garden Support Fund | 2021 |
| Houston Parks Board | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Conservation And Preservation Mission Work Fund | 2021 |
| Institute For Humane Education | $38,000 | Surry, ME, US | Solutionary Integration And Scale-up Project | 2021 |
| Kids Meals Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Texas Winter Storm Hunger Relief Fund | 2021 |
| Kipp Texas Inc | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | Rise Together Growth Campaign | 2021 |
| Lawyers For Good Government Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | L4gg Climate Change Program | 2021 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Caring For Memorial Park: Houston's Healthy Habitat Project | 2021 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Writing At The Menil Program | 2021 |
| Moving Waters | $25,000 | Cypress, TX, US | Mobile Showers And Hygiene Services Fund | 2021 |
| Nokuse Education Inc | $116,000 | Freeport, FL, US | Terrace Under The Trees Project | 2021 |
| Nokuse Education Inc | $5,000 | Freeport, FL, US | Charitable Event | 2021 |
| Nonpareil Institute | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Workforce Development Through Vocational Education | 2021 |
| Northwest Florida State College Foundation Inc | $256,000 | Niceville, FL, US | Cba Program | 2021 |
| Our Climate Education Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Resilience As Resistance: Mental Health & Climate Activism (digital Wellbeing) | 2021 |
| Point Washington Medical Clinic Inc | $25,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Mobile Medical Clinic | 2021 |
| Regional Food Bank Of Northeast Florida Inc | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Snackpack Program | 2021 |
| Scenic America | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | New Communication Director Position Fund | 2021 |
| Scenic Corridor Foundation Inc | $99,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Scenic Walton License Plate Production Fund | 2021 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | $10,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Inspiring Conservation Stewardship On Florida's East Coast | 2021 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese Of Galve | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sustainable Food Center Inc | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Farmers & Ranchers Relief Fund | 2021 |
| The 5 Gyres Institute | $20,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Trashblitz Texas | 2021 |
| The Climate Center | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Enhance Energy Resilience For Low-income Communities | 2021 |
| The Monarch School Inc | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operations, Programs And Services | 2021 |
| Urban Harvest Inc | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Collaborative Network Of Educators | 2021 |
| Vetpaw Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operation: Force For Nature & Operation Rhino Rise | 2021 |
| Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center | $15,000 | Finland, MN, US | Professional Training Program For A Cohort Of Teachers | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Texas Winter Storm Hunger Relief Fund | 2021 |
| 30a Trails | $10,000 | Inlet Beach, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Country Of Houston Inc | $50,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Education And Wellness Programming Fund | 2020 |
| Brenda And John H Duncan Rise School Of Houston | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Camp Allen-camp And Conference Center | $25,000 | Navasota, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Center For Humane Technology | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Of New Mexico | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Cultivate Community Gardens Inc | $10,000 | Santa Rsa Bch, FL, US | Community Garden At Padgett Park Project | 2020 |
| Donorschoose Org | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Keeps Kids Learning Program | 2020 |
| Feeding Santa Fe Inc | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Food Depot | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Food Finders Inc | $25,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | The Farmlink Project | 2020 |
| Food Finders Inc | $100,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | The Farmlink Project | 2020 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Houston Audubon Society | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | 2020 Operations Fund | 2020 |
| Houston Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To A | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Covid19 Relief Support Fund | 2020 |
| Kipp Texas Inc | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Kipp Through College & Covid-19 Relief Funds | 2020 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Central And South Texas | $60,000 | Austin, TX, US | Covid19 Relief Support Fund | 2020 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Writing At The Menil Program | 2020 |
| Nokuse Education Inc | $10,000 | Freeport, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | $250,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | The Valorization Project | 2020 |
| Point Washington Medical Clinic Inc | $25,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Mobile Medical Clinic | 2020 |
| Protestant Episcopal High School In Virginia | $200,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | The New Health And Wellness Center | 2020 |
| Red Bridge Education | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Development Of Autonomy Levels Project | 2020 |
| Scenic America | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | New Communication Director Position Fund | 2020 |
| Seashare | $50,000 | Bainbridge Is, WA, US | Covid 19 Hunger Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Seashare | $50,000 | Bainbridge Is, WA, US | Covid19 Relief Support Fund | 2020 |
| Seaside School Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Santa Rsa Bch, FL, US | Charitable Event | 2020 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese Of Galve | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Covid19 Relief Support Fund | 2020 |
| South Walton Montessori Academy Inc | $25,000 | Santa Rsa Bch, FL, US | Covid 19 Relief Fund | 2020 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Covid19 Relief Support Fund | 2020 |
| The Bishop John E Hines Center For Spirituality An | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50,000 | Cold Spring Harbor, NY, US | The Bluffs Of St. Teresa Land Acquisition Fund | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Covid 19 Hunger Relief Fund | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Covid19 Relief Support Fund | 2020 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Hurricane Recovery Efforts In Buffalo Bayou Park | 2018 |
| Gentle Barn Foundation | $400 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Heroes And Horses Inc | $10,000 | Manhattan, MT, US | Adoption And Support Of Two Mustangs Fund | 2018 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Event | 2018 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | Grow Houston's Garden Campaign | 2018 |
| Houston Soc For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | More Than Shelter Campaign | 2018 |
| Kipp Texas Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support Kipp's Transformative And College Preparatory Initiatives, Including The Kipp Through College (ktc) Program | 2018 |
| Pilgrimage Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Dark Horse Institute For Audio Recording, Friends Of Franklin Parks Program, And The Artist Mentoring Program | 2018 |
| Pilgrimage Presents Inc | $45,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Charitable Event | 2018 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | $75,000 | Houston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Reboot Inc | $100,000 | Hadley, MA, US | Center For Humane Technology And Ledger Of Harms Project | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-1587228 |
| Website | http://jwcouchfoundation.org |
| Address | 3737 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY STE 200 Houston, TX 77098-3747 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Sean Couch |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Larry Maddox |
| Trustee | Houston Trust Company |
| Trustee | Jennifer Youngblood |
| Director | Katherine Norris |
Forms 990-PF
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