Terry Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas · EIN 31-1551093
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $22MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 13Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $440MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Terry Foundation funds scholarships for incoming freshmen who have graduated from a Texas high school and will attend one of 13 Texas public universities. In order to select students with the greatest potential for success, the Foundations selection committees focus on candidates with a demonstrated history of involvement in activities, outstanding scholastic achievement and a well-rounded personality marked by a desire to succeed. The Terry Foundation program does not consist merely of issuing checks once a semester; it is a sense of family and community. Scholars are expected to participate in student organizations and to be involved on campus.The Terry Foundation presents Terry Scholar alumni a number of ways to give back to the Foundation through their time and resources to ensure a strong Terry family.The Terry Scholar Alumni Association (TSAA) exists to create opportunities for Alumni and current Terry Scholars to give back to the Terry Foundation and to the state of Texas th
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Texas AM University | $4.1M | 2024 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $3.7M | 2024 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $2.2M | 2024 |
| The University of Houston | $2M | 2024 |
| The University of North Texas | $1.8M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (13 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.terryfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.