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Gordon a Cain Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 208483773  ·  Private foundation

Gordon a Cain Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $977K in grants paid and $14.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 184 individual grants from this funder — $7.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$977K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.6M
Total assets
184
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gordon a Cain Foundation funds

Gordon a Cain Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), health care.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health Care

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gordon a Cain Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Infantry Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Columbus, GA$1.1M2023
National Infantry Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Columbus, GA$1.1M2024
Houston Museum of Natural Science
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$475K2022
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$450K2024
Alley Theatre
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$305K2023
Alley Theatre
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$285K2024
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$203K2023
Houston Museum of Natural Science
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$201K2023
St Matthew's Parish School
UNRESTRICTED
Pacific Palisades, CA$180K2024
Houston Museum of Natural Science
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$165K2020
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$136K2022
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$125K2020
National Infantry Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Columbus, GA$100K2020
National Infantry Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Columbus, GA$100K2022
Media Research Center Inc
UNRESTRICTED
Alexandria, VA$100K2024

Gordon a Cain Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$977K
2022$1.3M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Gordon a Cain Foundation

From Gordon a Cain Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF THE BOARD MEETING (USUALLY IN APR, SEPT, DEC)”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Gordon a Cain Foundation

Does Gordon a Cain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Gordon a Cain Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Gordon a Cain Foundation fund?
Gordon a Cain Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include National Infantry Foundation, National Infantry Foundation, Houston Museum of Natural Science. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gordon a Cain Foundation give in grants?
Gordon a Cain Foundation reported $977K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 184 grants.
Where is Gordon a Cain Foundation located?
Gordon a Cain Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208483773.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gordon a Cain Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gordon a Cain Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.