The Medrano Family Foundation

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
HOUSTON, TexasSmallEIN: 460921831
Education NonprofitsReligious and Faith-based OrganizationsHuman ServicesCommunity Service Clubs

The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular focus on assisting indigent families, education, and religious initiatives. It provides financial support to a range of organizations, including educational institutions and community service groups, reflecting a commitment to both human services and faith-based activities. The foundation primarily serves populations in need, emphasizing its role in community support and development.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small-to-mid sized Texas-based charities (including faith-based schools and direct assistance programs) seeking one-time or program support, or individuals/families needing documented indigent assistance.

Good Fit

  • Primary operations or programs in Texas, especially the Houston area.
  • Work in education, faith-based services, or direct assistance to indigent individuals/families.
  • Ability to submit a short written request using the foundation's standardized form and meet quarterly deadlines.
  • Requests sized to typical grants (mostly small-to-mid amounts under $50K).

Geography

Restrictive

Giving is heavily concentrated in Texas: roughly 90% of dollars went to in-state recipients in the latest year, and grants were observed in only three states overall.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows 33 distinct recipients with 24 new grantees, and the foundation supported many independent charities and individual assistance cases; while the top five captured a large share of dollars, the count of unique recipients is high.

New Applicants

Broad

Direct behavioral evidence favors new entrants—24 new recipients in 2024—and the foundation provides a public, written application route with quarterly deadlines and a PO Box/phone contact, indicating realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026