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The Search Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $10.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have grown from $6.4M in 2011 to $10.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Vermont, California. According to available records, The Search Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $420K, with a median grant of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $115K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Texas, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$29K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$122K
Based on 16 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.
The Search Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, TX.
The Search Foundation has distributed a total of $420K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $115K.
The Search Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Search Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Coste | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Molly K Wurzer | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephane Coste | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bertrand Coste | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mathilde Coste | SR. VICE PRES. & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$420K
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondation De FranceSEARCH PROJECT | Paris | $115K | 2022 |
| La Petite Bibliotheque RondeGENERAL SUPPORT | Clamart | $75K | 2022 |
| Kifissia Children'S LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Athens | $34K | 2022 |
| Give2asiaCHILD'S DREAM FOUNDATION-SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND MYANMAR RELIEF | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| The Periwinkle FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Fondation Musee SchlumbergerGENERAL SUPPORT | Paris | $26K | 2022 |
| Bumi Sehat Foundation InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Barre, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Epic FoundationMAISON DE FEMMES DE SAINT DENIS | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Life Project 4 Youth IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Mamaroneck, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Care 4 UkraineELECTRIC GENERATORS FOR CIVILIANS | Paris | $11K | 2022 |
| Association Musique A FlaineCURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES, GENERAL SUPPORT | Paris | $5K | 2022 |