Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
Houston, Texas · EIN 465037878 · Private foundation
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $565K in grants paid and $10.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 132 individual grants from this funder — $4.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation funds
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston TO PROVIDE UH COUGAR READING TUTORS FOR FIFTH & THIRD WARD SCHOOLS. | Houston, TX | $320K | 2023 |
| University of Houston TO PROVIDE UH COUGAR LITERACY PROGRAM FOR FIFTH & THIRD WARD SCHOOLS. | Houston, TX | $275K | 2024 |
| The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy This grant is for the share of proceeds from the 2017 'A Celebration of Reading' event in Houston in April 2017. | Tallahassee, FL | $207K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at bushhoustonliteracy.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
- Does Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation accept grant applications?
- Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation fund?
- Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include University of Houston, The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation give in grants?
- Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation reported $565K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 132 grants.
- Where is Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation located?
- Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 465037878.
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