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Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Legacy Trust. It holds total assets of $40M. Annual income is reported at $6.3M. Total assets have grown from $27.2M in 2011 to $40M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Texas, Kansas, Alabama. According to available records, Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation has made 114 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $1.2M and $2.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.5M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $984 to $1.2M, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 74 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Mississippi, New Mexico, which account for 39% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$57K
Average Grant
$94K
Largest Grant
$408K
Based on 13 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.
Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 114 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MS, NM.
Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $7.9M across 114 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $984 to $1.2M.
Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Escriva | DIRECTOR | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Peggy L Kelly | Director | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| C Ronald Dorchester | Director | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Carl F Jaedicke | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael L Patrick | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward Naumes | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$40M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$39.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
114
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
74
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Topeka, KS | $26K | 2023 |
| Kansas State UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Manhattan, KS | $11K | 2023 |
| Mississippi State UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Mississippi State, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Sos MinistriesGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Bryan, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Bovay Scout RanchshacGrant - to support the mission of the organization | Navasota, TX | $836K | 2023 |
| Philmont Scout RanchGrant- to support the mission of the organzation | Cimarron, NM | $418K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas FoundationGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $300K | 2023 |
| Bevill State Community CollegeScholarships | Fayette, AL | $162K | 2023 |
| Joseph F Weldy Home For Children IncGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Winfield, AL | $114K | 2023 |
| Retina Research FoundationGrant - to support the mission of the organzation | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Emporia State UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Emporia, KS | $31K | 2023 |
| Westminster CollegeGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Fulton, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Sante Fe Trail Usd 434GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Burlingame Scranton, KS | $25K | 2023 |
| Wichita State UnversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Wichita, KS | $24K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Staten Island, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of JacintoGrant - to support the mission of the organization | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Fort Hays State UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Hays, KS | $17K | 2023 |
| University Of KansasGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Lawrence, KS | $12K | 2023 |
| Northwest Georgia CouncilGrant - to support the mission of the organization | Rome, GA | $12K | 2023 |
| Itawamba Community CollegeScholarships | Belden, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Delta State UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Cleveland, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Jayhawk Area CouncilGrant - to support the mission of the organization | Topeka, KS | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of West AlabamaGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Livingston, AL | $9K | 2023 |
| Chickasaw CouncilGrant - to support the mission of the organization | Memphis, TN | $9K | 2023 |
| Allen Community CollegeGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Iola, KS | $7K | 2023 |
| Christar International IncGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Richardson, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| Texas A&M FoundationGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | College Station, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Black Warrior CouncilGrant- to support the mission of the organization | Tuscaloosa, AL | $6K | 2023 |
| West Alabama Children'S Advocay CenterGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Vernon, AL | $6K | 2023 |
| University Of North AlabamaGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Florence, AL | $6K | 2023 |
| St JudeGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama At BirminghamGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Birmingham, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Propst Memorial United Methodist ChurchGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Houlka Attendance CenterGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Houlka, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Pleasant Hill Baptist ChurchGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| National Breast Cancer FoundationGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Frisco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Athens State UniversityGRANT - TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Athens, AL | $984 | 2023 |
| Comm And Economic DevelopmentGrant - to support the mission of the organization | Jackson, MS | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Educator GrantsScholarships | Jackson, MS | $79K | 2022 |
| Kansas VouchersScholarships | Lawrence, KS | $47K | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of San AntonioGrant - to support the mission of the organization | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundationgrant - to support the mission of the organization | Staten Island, NY | $16K | 2022 |