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Favrot Fund is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is % Julie Richardson. It holds total assets of $12.1M. Annual income is reported at $7M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Favrot Fund has made 88 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $755K in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $130K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, New York, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Favrot Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, NY.
Favrot Fund has distributed a total of $3.5M across 88 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $130K.
Favrot Fund is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (760638639) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Favrot Fund is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurence Favrot | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $10K |
| Romelia Favrot | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leo M Favrot | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanette F Peterson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $1K |
| Lenior M Josey | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$13.5M
Fair Market Value
$17.4M
Net Worth
$13.5M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$238K
Distribution Amount
$819K
Total: $13.2M
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (Lmj)THE OBJECTIVE OF UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER IS TO EDUCATE HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS TO DISCOVER AND TRANSLATE ADVANCES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE BEST PRACTICES IN CLINICAL CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FACILITATE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art (Jfp)THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND CULTIVATE CURIOSITY THROUGH GREAT WORKS OF ART. THE PURPOSE OF THIS 5-YEAR/$500,000 GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION PROJECT. $10,000 OF THIS YEARS GRANT IS TO BE DIRECTED TO THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN 2023-24. | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Forever Balboa Park (Lkf)FOREVER BALBOA PARK PROVIDES EXPERTISE, ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES TO ENVISION, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN BALBOA PARK FOR ALL VISITORS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. THIS IS A 3-YEAR GRANT TO BE DISBURSED AT $100,000 PER YEAR TO BE APPLIED 1) $20,000 TO SUPPORT CAROUSEL OPERATIONS; AND 2) $80,000 FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation (Lmf)THE GLENWOOD CEMETERY HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN 1999 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC GLENWOOD CEMETERY (1871) TO PAY FOR TREE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND RESTORATION OF HISTORIC MONUMENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS LIKE EROSION CONTROL. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING AS FOLLOWS: $45,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTER FOR GLENWOOD, WHICH WILL SERVE BOTH LOT OWNERS AND THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE AN AMPLE GATHERING SPACE TO HOST EVENTS |
| Houston, TX |
| $60K |
| 2023 |
| Drive A Senior Central Texas (Lmf)THE MISSION OF DRIVE A SENIOR IS TO ENRICH LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND SOCIALIZATION TO NON-DRIVING SENIORS, HELPING THEM TO AGE IN PLACE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS FUNDING TO BE USED AS FOLLOWS: 1) $23,500 FOR FUND STAFF FOR OUTREACH EVENTS TO RECRUIT NEW VOLUNTEERSAND CLIENTS; 2) $12,000 TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE DOCUMENTS FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT; 3) $8,0000 TO HIRE LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER AND SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST; 4)$1,500 TO PRODUCE MERCHANDISING PRODUCTS AN | Austin, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) (Jfp)DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS BRINGS MEDICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO AREAS AND POPULATIONS IN CRISES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN AID TO TURKEY AND SYRIA FOR THE EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE AND ASSISTANCE FOR WAR-TORN UKRAINE. | New Yok, NY | $55K | 2023 |
| Cmc Foundation Of Central Texas Aka Dell Childrens Foundation (Rf)CMC FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS PROVIDES FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR DELL CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER, A MEMBER OF ASCENSION TEXAS/ASCENSION SEATON, WHICH IS THE LARGEST NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE U.S. DELL CHILDRENS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT CARE TO ALL CHILDREN WHO COME TO AUSTIN, TX FOR TREATMENT REGARDLESS OF A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING THE FIRST ENDOWED NURSING FUND WITHIN THE TEXAS CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE AT | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Heartgift Foundation (Lmf)THE MISSION OF HEARTGIFT FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE LIFESAVING HEART SURGERY TO CHILDREN FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHERE SPECIALIZED MEDICAL TREATMENT IS EITHER SCARCE OR NONEXISTENT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO HELP PAY FOR THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF THE CHILDREN TO WHOM HEARTGIFT PROVIDES LIFESAVING HEART SURGERY. | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Imidido Project Fbo Heart And Sole Africa (Rf)THE MISSION OF HEART AND SOLE AFRICA IS TO ERADICATE PRODOCONIOSIS THROUGH COMPASSIONATE SERVICE, HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS 3-YEAR $150,000 GRANT IS TO HELP FUND HEART AND SOLE AFRICAS VISION STATE OF A WORLD WITHOUT PODO. PODOCONIOSIS (PODO) IS A NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASE THAT CAUSES AVOIDABLE DISABILITY IN AROUND 4 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS AFRICA, ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA. IT IS NON-INFECTIOUS, TROPICAL LYMPHOEDEMA CAUSED BY MANY YEARS OF BAREFOOT CONTACT WITH | Mason, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Houston (Lmj)THE OBJECTIVE OF THE MFA IS TO SERVE ALL PEOPLE BY PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN ART THROUGH COLLECTION, EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION BY BRINGING ART INTO THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF ALL HOUSTONIANS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO HELP FUND THE 2023 PEARLMAN IMPRESSIONIST EXHIBITION. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The National Trust For Historic Preservation (Jfp)THE NATIONAL TRUST IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS (1) $25,000 TO AUGMENT THE JAF FUND FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION; AND (2) $25,000 FOR THE 2023 PASTFORWARD ANNUAL NTHP CONFERENCE TO ADVANCE EFFORTS IN CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING. | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At Austin College Of Liberal Arts (Lmj)THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS TEACHES STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY AND INDEPENDENTLY SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN THE WORLD BEYOND THE CAMPUS. THE COLLEGE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH THAT HELPS PEOPLE BETTER UNDERSTAND HUMAN HISTORY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE. THE PURSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ESTABLISH THE FAVROT FACULTY FELLOWSHIP IN HISTORY. | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art (Jfp)THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, CONSERVES, AND EXHIBITS VISUAL ARTS, SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND PROMOTES EDUCATION IN VISUAL CULTURES AROUND THE GLOBE AND ACROSS HISTORY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO HELP FUND THE MET MUSEUMS ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES (AUTISM, DEMENTIAS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS). | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| The Uc Santa Barbara Foundation (Jfp)THE UCSB FOUNDATION MANAGES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GRADUATE ENRICHMENT FUND FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE PROVIDING RESEARCH FUNDS TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. | Santa Barbara, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Old Globe Theatre (Lkf)THE OLD GLOBES MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, STRENGTHEN AND ADVANCE THEATER AND PROVE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE GROWTH AND EDUCATION OF THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS ENGAGEMENT AND YOUNG AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego (Lkf)THE SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL HAS TWO MISSIONS: (1) TO FEATURE WILDLIFE IN ITS NATIVE HABITAT AT THE ZOO AND SAFARI PARK; AND (2) TO CONSERVE WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WITH WORLDCLASS RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE PACIFIC POCKET MOUSE (ALMOST EXTINCT) TO ITS HABITAT ON THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Science Mill (Rf)THE SCIENCE MILL IS A UNIQUE NEW REGIONAL SCIENCE MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE MISSION OF EXCITING AND ENGAGING STUDENTS I SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH AND INSPIRING THEM TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHS IN THESE FIELDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE MARS ROVER EXHIBIT BY ALLOWING THE SCIENCE MILL TO PURCHASE THE ROBOTIC COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT. | Johnson City, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Hill Country Alliance (Rf)THE MISSION OF THE HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE IS TO BRING TOGETHER AN EVER-EXPANDING ALLIANCE OF GROUPS THROUGHOUT A MULTI-COUNTY REGION OF CENTRAL TEXAS WITH THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF PRESERVING OPEN SPACES, WATER SUPPLY, WATER QUALITY AND THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO ENHANCE LAND AND WATER STEWARDSHIP THROUGH 4 INITIATIVES: DIRECT LANDOWNER ENGAGEMENTS; GRASS ROOTS CONSERVATION IN BLANCO COUNTY; ROLLOUT OF THE HIL | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Zoo Inc (Rf))THE HOUSTON ZOO CONNECTS COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMALS TO INSPIRE ACTION TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND IS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO SAVE ANIMALS IN THE WILD. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION HERITAGE TURAMBES VISION OF HEALTHY PEOPLE AND HEALTHY WILDLIFE. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR HUMAN HEALTH AND HYGIENE THREAT REDUCTION FOR GORILLAS AND OTHER WILDLIFE, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, PLUS STAFF SALARIES. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Longneck Manor Conservation Foundation (Rf)THE MISSION OF LONGNECK MANOR (LNM) IS TO SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THEIR NATURAL RANGES BY EDUCATING AND INSPIRING GUESTS TO CARE AND DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGE FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ALL WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES. CONNECTING MORE PEOPLE WITH ANIMALS AND NATURE IS A PROVEN FORMULA FOR SUCCESSFULLY COMBATTING AND EVER-GROWING NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND RHINO ANTI-POACHING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA; A LOCAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROJECT IN KENYA; E | Fredericksburg, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Wellesley College (Jfp)WELLESLEY IS AN ALL-WOMENS INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING DEVOTED TO PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO AUGMENT THE FAVROT FINANCIAL AID FUND AT WELLESLEY TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS. | Wellesley, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hope Stone Inc (Lmj)THE OBJECTIVE OF HOPE STONE IS TO USE INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE ART TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF AT RISK CHILDREN IN THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM NAMED THE HOPE PROJECT. | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc (Lmf)THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY IS TO CONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. ACROSS THE GLOBE, OUR PRESERVES AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS SERVE AS FIELD LABS FOR DEVELOPING THE BEST WAYS TO PROTECT LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE. ITS VISION IS A WORLD WHERE THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE THRIVES, AND PEOPLE ACT TO CONSERVE NATURE FOR ITS OWN SAKE AND ITS ABILITY TO FULFILL OUR NEEDS AND ENRICH OUR LIVES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PRESCRIBED FIRE PROGRAM IN TEXAS TO P | Austin, TX | $55K | 2022 |
| The Bhutan Foundation (Rf)THE MISSION OF THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF BHUTAN IN LIVING AND SHARING THE PRINCIPLES OF GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS, I.E. CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT; EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; GOOD GOVERNANCE; AND PRESERVATION OF CULTURE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE AJA NEY SOLAR PROJECT WHILE INSURING THE COMMITMENT OF OTHER DONORS TO THIS PROJECT. | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Houston Zoo Inc (Rf)THE HOUSTON ZOO CONNECTS COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMALS TO INSPIRE ACTION TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND IS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO SAVE ANIMALS IN THE WILD. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION HERITAGE TURAMBES EDUCATORS, EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS, AND HEALTH INITIATIVES IN RWANDA COMMUNITIES LIVING AROUND WILDLIFE, ESPECIALLY THE GORILLA. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy (Lkf)BALBOA PARK CONSERVANCY IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FORMED TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF BALBOA PARK'S HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF FOREVER BALBOA PARK TO BE APPLIED 1) $10,000 FOR THE REPAIR OF THE CAROUSEL; AND 2) $40,000 FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Man (Lkf)THE MUSEUM CHRONICLES THE STORY OF HUMAN BEINGS THROUGH EXHIBITS, ARTIFACTS, AND TEACHING. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO UPDATE AND CREATE A PERMANENT EXHIBIT ON RACISM. | San Diego, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (Jfplkf)NRDC IS DEDICATED TO SAFEGUARDING OUR EARTH THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT CALL ON THE EXPERTISE OF THEIR SCIENTISTS AND LAWYERS TO FIND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO (1) HELP FUND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE WORK IN INDIA; AND (2) FUND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE WORK. | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| The Science Mill (Rf)THE SCIENCE MILL IS A UNIQUE NEW REGIONAL SCIENCE MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE MISSION OF EXCITING AND ENGAGING STUDENTS I SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH AND INSPIRING THEM TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHS IN THESE FIELDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND THE FOOD FOREST WHICH WILL CHANGE THE WAY STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS THINK ABOUT FOOD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION WHILE PROVIDING THE SPARK THAT INVIGORATES THEM TO MAKE A FUTURE WHERE HUMANS ACT SUSTAINABLY. | Johnson City, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Of Houston (Lmj)THE OBJECTIVE OF THE MFA IS TO SERVE ALL PEOPLE BY PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN ART THROUGH COLLECTION, EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION BY BRINGING ART INTO THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF ALL HOUSTONIANS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TWOFOLD: $5,000 TO NAME A GLASS BRICK IN THE WALL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE GLASSELL SCHOOL FOR CELESTINE ARNDT; AND $75,000 TO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM BY UNDERWRITING THE MFAH SUMMER 2021 PRESENTATION "IMPRESSIONISM TO MODERNISM: MONET TO MATISSE" FROM THE BEMBERG FOUNDATION. | Houston, TX | $80K | 2021 |
| Blanco County Fair Association (Rf)THE BLANCO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION OF JOHNSON CITY RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY THE YOUTH, PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE RICH WESTERN AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE FOR BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITIES FOR THE USE OF OTHER YOUTH. THE GRANT IS TO BE APPLIED TO THE "LET'S GO CAMPAIGN" FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE SHOW BARN, INCLUDING A NEW ROOF AND UPDATED BATHROOMS. | Johnson City, TX | $75K | 2021 |
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