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The Engraved Pencil Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 830691682  ·  Private foundation

Based in Houston, Texas, The Engraved Pencil Foundation has awarded $3.2M across 54 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Ecclesia Houston. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$14.4M
Total assets
54
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Engraved Pencil Foundation funds

The Engraved Pencil Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Engraved Pencil Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ecclesia Houston
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Houston, TX$550K2024
Athletes in Action
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Orlando, FL$350K2023
Theta Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Stillwater, OK$250K2024
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Kansas City, MO$175K2024
Ecclesia Houston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$125K2022
Houston Methodist Hospital
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Houston, TX$125K2023
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Kansas City, MO$125K2023
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
GENERAL SUPPORT
Kansas City, MO$118K2022
Houston Methodist Hospital
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$102K2022
Sawmill 6th Man
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Nacogdoches, TX$100K2024
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Houston, TX$100K2024
Oak Grove Ministries
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Menlo Park, CA$75K2024
Oak Grove Ministries
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Menlo Park, CA$75K2023
World Hope Ministries International
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Houston, TX$65K2024
Northwest Houston Fca
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Houston, TX$50K2024

The Engraved Pencil Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$613K
2023$977K
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from The Engraved Pencil Foundation

From The Engraved Pencil Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at engravedpencilfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Engraved Pencil Foundation

Does The Engraved Pencil Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Engraved Pencil Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Engraved Pencil Foundation fund?
The Engraved Pencil Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Ecclesia Houston, Athletes in Action, Theta Education Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Engraved Pencil Foundation give in grants?
The Engraved Pencil Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 54 grants.
Where is The Engraved Pencil Foundation located?
The Engraved Pencil Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 830691682.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Engraved Pencil 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 The Engraved Pencil Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.