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Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $27.5M. Annual income is reported at $11.5M. Total assets have decreased from $33.4M in 2019 to $26.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Video creation & distribution - to hire third party service providers to create video content of the public charities the foundation supports, raising awareness of those entities. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Florida and California. According to available records, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation has made 162 grants totaling $8.6M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.9M and $2.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.7M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 128 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Florida, California, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$52K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Video creation and distribution- to hire third-party service providers to create video content of the public charities the fdn supports, raising awareness of those entities.
Expenses: $93K
The giving stories podcast- free educational podcast that covers the most critical issues, trends, and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders and those engaged in social impact
Expenses: $3K
Video creation & distribution - to hire third party service providers to create video content of the public charities the foundation supports, raising awareness of those entities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 162 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, CA.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $8.6M across 162 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couch | TRUSTEE | $120K | $0 | $120K |
| Larry Maddox | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Houston Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$26.3M
Fair Market Value
$43.6M
Net Worth
$26.3M
Grants Paid
$2.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$2M
Total: $25.9M
Total Grants
162
Total Giving
$8.6M
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
128
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow GateUKRAINE REFUGEE SUPPORT | Roswell, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Camp For AllCAMP FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | Houston, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Episcopal High SchoolEDUCATION | Alexandria, VA | $200K | 2023 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife FoundationADVANCE TEXAS' OUTDOOR TRADITIONS AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE, HABITAT, AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Kipp TexasEDUCATION - RISE TOGETHER GROWTH CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Alaqua Animal RefugePROVIDE SHELTER, SAFETY, AND SECOND CHANCES TO ANIMALS IN NEED | Freeport, FL | $125K | 2023 |
| Scenic AmericaPRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF AMERICA - REBRAND AND NEW WEBSITE | Washington, DC | $115K | 2023 |
| Texas Childrens HospitalHEALTHCARE AND RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Seaside School FoundationPUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | $85K | 2023 |
| Houston SpcaIMPROVE & PROTECT THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITY | Houston, TX | $80K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyCONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS TO WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS | Winter Park, FL | $55K | 2023 |
| On River TimeHELP CHILDREN OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT BECOME HEALED, SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT ADULTS | Birmingham, AL | $50K | 2023 |
| Emerald Coast Wildlife RefugeEDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND REHABILITATION FOR FLORIDA'S NATIVE WILDLIFE | Navarre, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Menil Foundation IncWRITING AT THE MENIL PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Adventure For AllADVENTURE & SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALTIES | Sarasota, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| The Lone Star Flight MuseumEDUCATE & ENGAGE YOUTH IN FLIGHT & ACHIEVEMENTS IN TEXAS AVIATION HISTORY | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Moving WatersPROVIDING MOBILE SHOWERS TO HOMELESS | Cypress, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Great Springs ProjectCREATE A GREEWAY OF PROTECTED LANDS BETWEEN AUSTIN & SAN ANTONIO | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids MealsEND CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN HOUSTON | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Covenant House TexasPROVIDE SHELTER FOR HOMELESS, ABUSED, AND ABANDONED YOUTH | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Agape DevelopmentTRANSFORMING NEIGHBORHOOD BY PREPARING CHRIST-FOLLOWING COMMUNITY LEADERS | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Revive & RestoreENHANCE BIODIVERSITY AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH GENETIC RESCUE | Sausalito, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Nonpareil InstitutePOST SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | Plano, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Youth Symphony AssociationINSPIRE AND ENGAGE MULTICULTURAL YOUTH THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION | Santa Fe, NM | $35K | 2023 |
| American Airpower Heritage MuseumEDUCATION IN AVIATION HISTORY | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Screen SanityCREATE A WORLD WHERE KIDS ARE CAPTIVATED BY LIFE, NOT SCREENS | Overland Park, KS | $25K | 2023 |
| Scenic WaltonPRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF AMERICA | Miramar Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Point Washing Medical ClinicMOBIL MEDICAL CLINIC | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| The Heritage SocietyPRESERVE THE CITY'S HISTORY AND CULTURAL LEGACY | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Wings For LearningEDUCATION FOR YOUTH WITH UNIQUE LEARNING NEEDS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Coastal Prairie ConservancyLAND CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Mendocino Land TrustCONSERVE AND RESTORE HABITAT, SCENIC AREAS AND WORKING LANDS | Fort Bragg, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Choctawhatchee Basin AlliancePROMOTE SWIMMABLE, FISHABLE WATERWAYS THROUGH MONITORING, EDUCATION, RESTORATION, RESEARCH | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | $176K | 2022 |
| DonorschooseorgTEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Las Vegas, NV | $150K | 2022 |
| Center For Humane TechnologyALIGN TECHNOLOGY WITH HUMANITY'S BEST INTEREST | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Country Of HoustonRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 18 | Hockley, TX | $55K | 2022 |
| Conservation LegacyENGAGING YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND VETERANS IN CONSERVATION AND SERVICE PROGRAMS | Durango, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Experience CampsCAMPS FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN | Westport, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Galveston Bay FoundationPRESERVE AND ENHANCE GALVESTON BAY | Kemah, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| AirbnborgUKRAINE REFUGEE SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief EffortUKRAINE REFUGEE SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| K9'S For WarriorsPROVIDE AND TRAIN SHELTER DOGS TO VETERANS WITH PTSD AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY | Ponte Vedra, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Houston Parks BoardPROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HOUSTON GREEN SPACES | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceSCIENCE EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |