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The Mary H Cain Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 208483925  ·  Private foundation

The Mary H Cain Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $11.2M in assets. This page documents the 98 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Mary H Cain Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Total assets
98
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Mary H Cain Foundation funds

The Mary H Cain Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationSports & Recreation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Mary H Cain Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Houston Methodist Hospital
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$850K2024
Tirr Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$850K2024
St Martin's Episcopal Church
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$450K2024
St Martin's Episcopal Church
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$300K2022
Tirr Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$300K2022
St Martin's Episcopal Church
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$300K2023
Tirr Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$300K2023
St Martin's Episcopal Church
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$250K2018
St Martin's Episcopal Church
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$245K2020
Tirr Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$240K2020
Health Services District of Kershaw County
UNRESTRICTED
Camden, SC$230K2024
Texas Innocence Network
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$210K2024
St Martin's Episcopal Church
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$200K2017
Tirr Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$200K2017
Tirr Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Houston, TX$200K2018

The Mary H Cain Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$870K
2018$944K
2020$1.0M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.4M
2024$3.5M

How to apply for funding from The Mary H Cain Foundation

From The Mary H Cain Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF BOARD MEETING.”

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Mary H Cain Foundation

Does The Mary H Cain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Mary H Cain Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Mary H Cain Foundation fund?
The Mary H Cain Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Houston Methodist Hospital, Tirr Foundation, St Martin's Episcopal Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Mary H Cain Foundation give in grants?
The Mary H Cain Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.2M over 98 grants.
Where is The Mary H Cain Foundation located?
The Mary H Cain Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208483925.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Mary H 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 The Mary H Cain Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.