Private foundation · Houston, TX
Gordon a Cain Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $10K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
49
Repeat grantees
35
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesTHE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF THE BOARD MEETING (USUALLY IN APR, SEPT, DEC)
ContactJAMES D WEAVER · 7138407896
MaterialsYOUR REQUEST FOR FUNDING SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS A FORMAL PROPOSAL. IT SHOULD INCLUDE A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITY, THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL BUDGET, PROJECTED BUDGET IF APPLICABLE, A LIST OF MAJOR SOURCES OF SUPPORT, YOUR STAFF DESCRIPTION, LIST OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE MOST RECENT COPY OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT LETTER FROM THE IRS, AND A THE DESCRIPTION OF AN EVALUATION PLAN.
RestrictionsNONE
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
James D Weaver
CHARMAIN, PRESIDENT, DIREC
$110K
Sharyn a Weaver
SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRE
Alyson a Nicholas
DIRECTOR
James K Weaver
DIRECTOR
John M Sullivan
SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
4.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
225
Total grants awarded
$8.6M
Total amount
$38K
Average grant
$1.1M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.