Fondren Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fondren Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2023, Fondren Foundation generated $10.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
N/A-THE FOUNDATION ONLY MAKES GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert E Fondren Chrmn,admin | 0 | $0 | |
David M Underwood Jr Secr,admin C | 0 | $0 | |
Harper B Trammell Admin Comm T | 0 | $0 | |
Ann Gordon Trammell Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
Lynda Knapp Underwood Trustee | 0 | $0 | |
R Edwin Allday Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Partners Capital Investment Group | 10/30/23 | $1,038,364 |
Jp Morgan Chase Bank | 10/30/23 | $200,000 |
Silchester International Investors | 10/30/23 | $59,277 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $147,372 |
Dividends & Interest | $3,579,901 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $6,308,766 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $6,290,310 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | -$7,495 |
Total Revenue | $10,028,544 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $33,945 |
Taxes | $195,439 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $31,422 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,555 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,738,774 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,800,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $12,538,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,138,918 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $72,454 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $141,167,239 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $199,167,011 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $17,359,694 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $17,359,694 |