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Mechia Foundation is a private trust based in BEAUMONT, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1978. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Mechia Foundation has made 875 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $615K and $1.6M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 448 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $71K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 322 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Florida, Illinois, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$39K
Based on 210 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.
Mechia Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 875 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, IL.
Mechia Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 875 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $71K.
Mechia Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mechia Foundation is headquartered in BEAUMONT, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Rogers | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$742K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$653K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$93K
Distribution Amount
$120K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
875
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
322
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $71K | 2023 |
| Hand In HandCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Anderson Cancer Center MdCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $42K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of HoustonCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Texas Business Hall Of FameCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Temple EmanuelCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist HospitalCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Museum HoustonCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $14K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of SoutheastCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $14K | 2023 |
| University Of Houston Law CenterCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Art Museum Of Southeast TexasCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $11K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $11K | 2023 |
| Texas Southern UniversityCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $11K | 2023 |
| University Of MiamiCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Coral Gables, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Emery Weiner SchoolCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Holdsworth CenterCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Bush Literacy FoundationCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Lbj FoundationCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Austin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Lamar UniversityCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Harris County Hospital DistrictCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Congregation EmanuelCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Beaumont Chamber Of CommerceCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Ministries Of GreaterCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Brighter BitesCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Catholic ExtensionCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas 2036CONTINUING OPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Shorkey CenterCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Harris County Fd For Mental HealthCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Baptist Hospital Of Southeast TexasCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Rice UniversityCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Christus Foundation For HealthcareCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston RevisionCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Rose TheCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Christus Health Foundation - SetxCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Baylor UniversityCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Waco, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Port Arthur Chamber Of CommerceCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Port Arthur, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Junior League Of BeaumontCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of BeaumontCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Neches River FestivalCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| St Anne Catholic Church Giving FielCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Jung CenterCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Nutrition And Services For SeniorsCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Heart InstituteCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Southeast TexasCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Mental Health America GreaterCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Diocese Of BeaumontCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Beaumont, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Mission Of YahwehCONTINUING OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |