Question 1

What does THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION has funded 28 organizations with 57 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION awarded $3,500,000 in grants. The foundation holds $87,422,180 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 57 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION?

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THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION is led by MARGARET WEAVER (CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT), LUCY HANES CHATHAM (DIRECTOR), PAMELA LYNN WOODS (SECRETARY, TREASURER). This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION is located in HOUSTON, TX. Their EIN is 20-8483925.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. THE MARY H CAIN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. THE MARY H. CAIN FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IN 2007 WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PRIMARILY LOCAL HOUSTON CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. YOUR REQUEST FOR FUNDING SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS A FORMAL PROPROSAL. PLEASE DO NOT USE PRESENTATION BINDERS, REPORT COVERS, DISPLAY BINDERS OR FOLDERS. THE PROPOSAL SHOULD BE CONCISE, CLEARLY WRITTEN, AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: * A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITY. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THOSE OF WHOME IT SERVES. PLEASE INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY NEED FOR THE PROJECT. *A MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, A CURRENT AND ITEMIZED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION, AND PROJECT BUDGET IF APPLICABLE. PLEASE INCLUDE THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT YOU ARE REQUESTING. * PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$3,500,000	21	$166,667
2023	$1,425,000	19	$75,000
2021	$1,050,000	17	$61,765

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