Mize Family Foundation
The Mize Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on climate change and climate justice, supporting organizations in the US and sub‑Saharan Africa. The official site lists grantees, staff bios, mission & values, and provides contact email [email protected]. The site also states the foundation will be closing its doors (closure notice dated Nov 15, 2025) and is maintained as a legacy record.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S. nonprofit with a clear climate/climate‑justice or community service focus, particularly organizations active in Texas (Houston-area) or with a demonstrable relationship or referral into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Organization works on climate change, climate justice, or local community services.
- • Strong ties or introductions into the foundation’s board/staff or Houston community.
- • Programs that can make effective use of small general‑support grants or occasional larger unrestricted gifts.
- • Presence or operations in Texas, especially the Houston metro area.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Texas (about 99% of dollars in 2023) despite grants touching a few other states, so the practical footprint is effectively local to Texas.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made 14 grants to 14 distinct recipients, with 13 new grantees that year, indicating a broad and varied recipient set even though dollars were dominated by one large award.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants and the public application entry is not open; while many recipients in 2023 were new, that pattern appears to reflect board‑driven selection rather than an open solicitation process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
