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Kinder Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $173.4M. Annual income is reported at $118.5M. Total assets have grown from $58.5M in 2011 to $162M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 16 officers and trustees. Enrich the lives of people in the Greater Houston area through transformational grants that impact urban green space, education and quality of life. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Greater Houston area. According to available records, Kinder Foundation has made 295 grants totaling $215M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $50.6M and $108.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $108.6M distributed across 132 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $272 to $16.7M, with an average award of $729K. The foundation has supported 67 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Missouri, District of Columbia, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$76K
Average Grant
$610K
Largest Grant
$13.3M
Based on 83 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Supports initiatives including Buffalo Bayou East, Memorial Park, Bayou Greenways, Buffalo Bayou Park, MacGregor Park, Discovery Green, SPARK Parks, Emancipation Park, Willow Waterhole Greenway, Trees for Houston, Hermann Park Conservancy, and Archbishop Fiorenza Plaza.
Supports ten major education programs including Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, Good Reason Houston, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts, Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards, University of Virginia School of Architecture, postsecondary education programs, Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School, and Teach for America Houston.
Supports initiatives that enhance quality of life in the Greater Houston area.
Enrich the lives of people in the Greater Houston area through transformational grants that impact urban green space, education and quality of life. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 295 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MO, DC.
Kinder Foundation has distributed a total of $215M across 295 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $729K. Individual grants have ranged from $272 to $16.7M.
Kinder Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The foundation only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations. Does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Does not give internationally.
Kinder Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Hagstette | SR. VP OF PARKS & CIVIC PROJECTS | $360K | $11K | $372K |
| Sarah Newbery | DIRECTOR OF PARKS & GREENSPACE | $225K | $7K | $232K |
| Patra Brannon | DIR. OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $203K | $6K | $209K |
| Gary C Dudley | CHIEF OF STAFF & BOARD MEMBER | $138K | $0 | $144K |
| Kathryn Dollins | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $60K | $2K | $62K |
| Aarti K Garehgrat | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $24K | $734 | $25K |
| Sabrina W Kirwin | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $24K | $712 | $24K |
| Todd V Adam | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Polly K Whittle | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard D Kinder | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy G Kinder | PRESIDENT/CEO/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kara K Vidal | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David D Kinder | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roxann S Neumann | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James V Derrick Jr | SECRETARY & BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ginger A Corley | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$58.4M
Total Assets
$162M
Fair Market Value
$258.4M
Net Worth
$162M
Grants Paid
$55.7M
Contributions
$55M
Net Investment Income
$11.5M
Distribution Amount
$11.9M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
295
Total Giving
$215M
Average Grant
$729K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
67
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of MissouriENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE KINDER INSTITUTE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY | Columbia, MO | $4.7M | 2023 |
| United WayGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $952K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Bayou PartnershipPARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN | Houston, TX | $15.8M | 2023 |
| Rice UniversityENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE KINDER INSTITUTE FOR URBAN RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $11.8M | 2023 |
| Houston Local Information Initiative IncSUPPORT OF AN INDEPENDENT NEWS PUBLICATION IN HOUSTON | Houston, TX | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Houston Parks BoardMACGREGOR PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | Houston, TX | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Memorial Park ConservancyPARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN | Houston, TX | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Good Reason HoustonSUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON | Houston, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Spark ParksGREENSPACE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Houston, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of Galveston HoustonBISHOP FIORENZA PLAZA & PARKING LOT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $942K | 2023 |
| Trees For HoustonGENERAL FUND - EXPANSION OF GREENSPACE IN HOUSTON | Houston, TX | $750K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Soldiers MuseumPRESERVATION OF BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM | Houston, TX | $700K | 2023 |
| Houston Arts AllianceBIPOC ARTS & NETWORK FUND | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Discovery Green ConservancySPRING 2024 JAZZY SUNDAYS SERIES | Houston, TX | $410K | 2023 |
| KippPOSTSECONDARY GIFT | Houston, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Yes Prep Public SchoolsPOSTSECONDARY GIFT | Houston, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationCENTER FOR HEALTH AND NATURE | Houston, TX | $333K | 2023 |
| Project Row HousesGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit SchoolPOSTSECONDARY GIFT | Houston, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonGENERAL FUND AND EXHIBITIONS | Houston, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationDIRECTOR'S DONOR ADVISED FUNDS | Houston, TX | $188K | 2023 |
| Careerspring FoundationENHANCE THE HOUSTON REGION WORK | Bellaire, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Depelchin Children'S CenterFOSTER CARE | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Emancipation Park ConservancyGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Md AndersonGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Texans By NatureSUSTAINABILITY FUND | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |