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Ghs Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Gerald H Smith. It holds total assets of $32.5M. Annual income is reported at $20.5M. Total assets have grown from $8M in 2011 to $32.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Ghs Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $9.8M, with a median grant of $144K. Annual giving has grown from $2.2M in 2021 to $3.7M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.9M, with an average award of $349K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$81K
Average Grant
$243K
Largest Grant
$722K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ghs Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Ghs Foundation has distributed a total of $9.8M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $144K, with an average of $349K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.9M.
Ghs Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ghs Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wesneski | VICE PRESIDENT | $208K | $0 | $208K |
| Nancy Hamlin Cooke | VP, SEC & TREAS | $160K | $0 | $160K |
| Robert E Hutson | VICE PRESIDENT | $100K | $0 | $110K |
| Gerald H Smith | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.4M
Total Assets
$32.1M
Fair Market Value
$42M
Net Worth
$32.1M
Grants Paid
$3.7M
Contributions
$3M
Net Investment Income
$6.7M
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $26.5M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$9.8M
Average Grant
$349K
Median Grant
$144K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Huntsville, TX | $1.9M | 2024 |
| Stephen F Austin State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Nacogdoches, TX | $945K | 2024 |
| Lamar University College Of BusinessSCHOLARSHIPS | Beaumont, TX | $625K | 2024 |
| Lamar Institute Of TechnologySCHOLARSHIPS | Beaumont, TX | $125K | 2024 |
| Angelina CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Lufkin, TX | $44K | 2024 |
| Glenwood Perpetual Care CorpGENERAL FUNDS | Groveton, TX | $4K | 2024 |
| Groveton Ex-Students AssociationGENERAL FUNDS | Groveton, TX | $1K | 2024 |
| Angel Flight (South Central)GENERAL FUNDS | Carrollton, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Mischer Neuroscience InstituteGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2021 |
| Hlsr Educational FundGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2021 |