The Gilstrap Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 85-3982875

Foundation Overview

Based in Houston, TX, The Gilstrap Foundation has awarded 126 grants totaling $474,647 to organizations in California, New York and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $31,126, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$474,647
Total Assets
$697,108
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$1,030
% Median Grant Decline
-6% (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
Balanced Approach: 46%

11 of 24 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Texas

63% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (79%), Austin (18%), Manchaca (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+14%

Stable funding levels with 14% change over 2 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Gilstrap 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
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2023
Texas Children's Hospital $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Institution's Charitable Mission Of Improving The Health Of Children And Women Through Research, Education, And Patient Care. 2023
Wake Forest University $20,000 Winston Salem, NC, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2023
Iconoclast Artists $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives Of Engaging With Vulnerable, At-risk Students To Develop Creative And Empowered Individuals. 2023
Literacy Now $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Literacy Programs. 2023
Star Of Hope Mission $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Programs In Spritual Growth, Education, Employment, Life Management, And Substance Abuse Recovery. 2023
Houston Furniture Bank $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Essential Furniture To Families In Transiton. 2023
United Way Of Greater Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support In Furtherance Of The Organization's Many Charitable Objectives. 2023
Finger Lakes Spca $1,030 Bath, NY, US To Provide Support For The Organizations Various Programs For The Protection Of Animals And Prevention Of Animal Cruelty. 2023
Art For All Homes $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Charitable Mission To Distribute Donated Paintings, Drawings, Prints, And Other Art To Individuals And Families To Create Beauty In Their Homes. 2023
Dress For Success Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Women's Job Support. 2023
The Ali Forney Center $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Providing Support For Homeless Lgbtq+ Youth. 2023
Helping Hands Ministry $1,030 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support Support And Assistancee To Those In Need. 2023
Houston Food Bank $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts And Initiatives Feeding The Food Insecure. 2023
Texas Casa $1,038 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Support Volunteer Advocacy Programs For Abused And Neglected Children. 2023
Holocaust Museum Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Maintaining A Museum To Teach The Danger Of Hatred, Prejudice, And Apathy. 2023
American Cancer Society $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective Of Improving The Lives Of People With Cancer And Their Families. 2023
Inprint Houston $1,030 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organizations Objectives To Foster The Art Of Creative Writing. 2023
Fff Wildlife Center $1,030 Hunter, NY, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Conservancy And Rehabilitation Of Animals. 2023
Center For Reproductive Rights $1,033 New York, NY, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Ensuring That Reproductive Rights Are Protected As Fundamental Human Rights. 2023
The Pad Project $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Providing Access To Menstrual Care Products. 2023
United Way Of The Southern Tier $10,000 Corning, NY, US To Support The Organization's Various Charitable Initiatives. 2023
Kid's Meals $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Combating Hunger And Food Insecurity. 2023
Houston Area Women's Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2023
Futures Without Violence $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Women's Support And Domestic Violence Prevention. 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2022
University Of Texas At Austin $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2022
Wake Forest University $20,000 Winston Salem, NC, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2022
Partners In Health $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives Of Promoting Health Care Access To The Poor. 2022
Literacy Now $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Literacy Programs. 2022
Prx Radio Ear Hustle $1,000 Cambridge, MA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Raising Awareness Of Life Inside Prison And Post-incarceration. 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2022
United Way Of Greater Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support In Furtherance Of The Organization's Many Charitable Objectives. 2022
Finger Lakes Spca $1,000 Bath, NY, US To Provide Support For The Organizations Various Programs For The Protection Of Animals And Prevention Of Animal Cruelty. 2022
Forsyth Humane Society $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Promote And Provide For The Humane Treatment Of Cats And Dogs In Forsyth County, Nc. 2022
Dress For Success Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Women's Job Support. 2022
The Ali Forney Center $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Providing Support For Homeless Lgbtq+ Youth. 2022
Camp For All $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support For The Organization's Objective To Provide Camping Experiences For Children And Adults With Ilnesses And Special Needs. 2022
Texas Center For Justice And Equity $5,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts And Initiatives In Advancing Equal Justice. 2022
Plant It Forward $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Advancing Sustainable Urban Farming And Helping Refugees And Immigrants. 2022
Holocaust Museum Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Maintaining A Museum To Teach The Danger Of Hatred, Prejudice, And Apathy. 2022
Houston Public Media $1,200 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective Of Providing Free Access To Public Media. 2022
Texas Coastal Exchange $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organizations Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2022
League Of Women Voters $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Protecting Voter Rights And Access. 2022
Native Prairies Association Of Texa $1,000 Manchaca, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Protecting Native Prairies, Savannas And Grasslands In Texas. 2022
Prison Entrepreneurship Program $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Providing An Entrepreneurship Program To The Incarcerated. 2022
United Way Of The Southern Tier $10,000 Corning, NY, US To Support The Organization's Various Charitable Initiatives. 2022
Inside Books Project $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Providing Books To The Incarcerated. 2022
Kid's Meals $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Combating Hunger And Food Insecurity. 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2022
Futures Without Violence $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Women's Support And Domestic Violence Prevention. 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2022
University Of Texas At Austin $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2022
Wake Forest University $20,000 Winston Salem, NC, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2022
Partners In Health $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives Of Promoting Health Care Access To The Poor. 2022
Literacy Now $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Literacy Programs. 2022
Prx Radio Ear Hustle $1,000 Cambridge, MA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Raising Awareness Of Life Inside Prison And Post-incarceration. 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2022
United Way Of Greater Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support In Furtherance Of The Organization's Many Charitable Objectives. 2022
Finger Lakes Spca $1,000 Bath, NY, US To Provide Support For The Organizations Various Programs For The Protection Of Animals And Prevention Of Animal Cruelty. 2022
Forsyth Humane Society $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Promote And Provide For The Humane Treatment Of Cats And Dogs In Forsyth County, Nc. 2022
Dress For Success Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Women's Job Support. 2022
The Ali Forney Center $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Providing Support For Homeless Lgbtq+ Youth. 2022
Camp For All $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support For The Organization's Objective To Provide Camping Experiences For Children And Adults With Ilnesses And Special Needs. 2022
Texas Center For Justice And Equity $5,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts And Initiatives In Advancing Equal Justice. 2022
Plant It Forward $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Advancing Sustainable Urban Farming And Helping Refugees And Immigrants. 2022
Holocaust Museum Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Maintaining A Museum To Teach The Danger Of Hatred, Prejudice, And Apathy. 2022
Houston Public Media $1,200 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective Of Providing Free Access To Public Media. 2022
Texas Coastal Exchange $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organizations Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2022
League Of Women Voters $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Protecting Voter Rights And Access. 2022
Native Prairies Association Of Texa $1,000 Manchaca, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Protecting Native Prairies, Savannas And Grasslands In Texas. 2022
Prison Entrepreneurship Program $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Providing An Entrepreneurship Program To The Incarcerated. 2022
United Way Of The Southern Tier $10,000 Corning, NY, US To Support The Organization's Various Charitable Initiatives. 2022
Inside Books Project $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Providing Books To The Incarcerated. 2022
Kid's Meals $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Combating Hunger And Food Insecurity. 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2022
Futures Without Violence $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Women's Support And Domestic Violence Prevention. 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2022
University Of Texas At Austin $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2022
Wake Forest University $20,000 Winston Salem, NC, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2022
Partners In Health $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives Of Promoting Health Care Access To The Poor. 2022
Literacy Now $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Literacy Programs. 2022
Prx Radio Ear Hustle $1,000 Cambridge, MA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Raising Awareness Of Life Inside Prison And Post-incarceration. 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2022
United Way Of Greater Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support In Furtherance Of The Organization's Many Charitable Objectives. 2022
Finger Lakes Spca $1,000 Bath, NY, US To Provide Support For The Organizations Various Programs For The Protection Of Animals And Prevention Of Animal Cruelty. 2022
Forsyth Humane Society $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Promote And Provide For The Humane Treatment Of Cats And Dogs In Forsyth County, Nc. 2022
Dress For Success Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Women's Job Support. 2022
The Ali Forney Center $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Providing Support For Homeless Lgbtq+ Youth. 2022
Camp For All $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support For The Organization's Objective To Provide Camping Experiences For Children And Adults With Ilnesses And Special Needs. 2022
Texas Center For Justice And Equity $5,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts And Initiatives In Advancing Equal Justice. 2022
Plant It Forward $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Advancing Sustainable Urban Farming And Helping Refugees And Immigrants. 2022
Holocaust Museum Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Maintaining A Museum To Teach The Danger Of Hatred, Prejudice, And Apathy. 2022
Houston Public Media $1,200 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective Of Providing Free Access To Public Media. 2022
Texas Coastal Exchange $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organizations Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2022
League Of Women Voters $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Protecting Voter Rights And Access. 2022
Native Prairies Association Of Texa $1,000 Manchaca, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Protecting Native Prairies, Savannas And Grasslands In Texas. 2022
Prison Entrepreneurship Program $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Providing An Entrepreneurship Program To The Incarcerated. 2022
United Way Of The Southern Tier $10,000 Corning, NY, US To Support The Organization's Various Charitable Initiatives. 2022
Inside Books Project $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Providing Books To The Incarcerated. 2022
Kid's Meals $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objective In Combating Hunger And Food Insecurity. 2022
Houston Area Women's Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Preventing Domestic Violence/abuse. 2022
Inside Books Project $700 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Education And Equal Justice By Providing Free Books An Educational Materials To The Incarcerated. 2021
Finger Lakes Land Trust $1,000 Ithaca, NY, US To Support The Organization's Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2021
University Of Texas At Austin $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2021
Wake Forest University $31,126 Winston Salem, NC, US To Support The Institution's Efforts In Providing Need-based Educational Support. 2021
Star Of Hope Mission $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives Of Providing Help To The Homeless. 2021
Houston Food Bank $2,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Fighting Food Insecurity. 2021
Texas Appleseed $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Furtherance Of Equal Justice. 2021
Houston Area Women's Center $6,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Providing Support For Women And Combating Domestic Violence. 2021
Camp For All Foundation $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Support To Children With Health Disabilities. 2021
United Way Of Greater Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support In Furtherance Of The Organization's Many Charitable Objectives. 2021
Wxxi Rochester Public Radio $1,000 Rochester, NY, US To Provide Support For Public Broadcasting. 2021
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology $1,000 Ithaca, NY, US To Support The Organization's Missions Of Research And Nature Conservation. 2021
Dress For Success Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Providing Women's Job Support. 2021
Institute Of Southern Jewish Life I $500 Jackson, MS, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Advancing Judaic Education,culture, And Spirituality. 2021
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Provide Support To The Organization's Women's Health Objectives. 2021
Texas Center For Justice And Equity $5,000 Austin, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts And Initiatives In Advancing Equal Justice. 2021
Plant It Forward $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Efforts In Advancing Sustainable Urban Farming And Helping Refugees And Immigrants. 2021
Kids Meals $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Combating Children's Food Insecurity. 2021
Breakfree Education $1,000 Columbia, MD, US To Support The Organization's Objectives Of Improving Education Opportunities In Juvenile And Criminal Justice Systems. 2021
Texas Coastal Exchange $1,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organizations Objectives For Nature Conservation. 2021
Cornell Extension Of Steuben County $1,000 Bath, NY, US To Support For The Organization's Many Community Support Initiatives. 2021
Muttville $500 San Francisco, CA, US To Support The Organization's Objectives In Advancing The Care, Fostoring, And Adoption Of Older Dogs; As Well As Combating The Maltreatment Of Older Dogs. 2021
Congregation Beth Israel $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Support The Synagogue's Religious, Charitable, And Spiritual Objectives. 2021
Greater Houston Community Foundatio $1,030 Houston, TX, US To Support The Organization's Community-based Philanthropic Initiatives. 2021

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Contact Information

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EIN 85-3982875
Website N/A
Address 2710 STEEL ST APT 501 Houston, TX 77098-1201

Key People (3)

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

President Douglas L Gilstrap
Secretary Leslie L Gilstrap
Director Laura H Gilstrap

Forms 990-PF

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  • 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.