Menil Foundation Inc

Houston, TX, 770064721 (713) 525-9400 Est. 1954 EIN 74-6045327
A51 - Art Museums 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.menil.org

Mission

The Menil Collection ("The Menil") is committed to its founders' belief that art is essential to human experience. The Menil fosters direct personal encounters with art, and welcomes all visitors free of charge to its museum buildings and surrounding green spaces.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$355K
Recipients
7
Years Active
2017 - 2024
Avg grant: $50,714 Median: $50,000

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20241$50K $50K01
20221$50K $50K01
20211$50K $50K01
20201$50K $50K01
20191$50K $50K01
20181$50K $50K01
20171$55K $55K10

Sectors Funded

Education
7

Top States

Texas
7

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
7

Top Grantees

Grants Awarded · 7 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$37,261,644
Total Expenses
$31,282,405
Net Assets
$525,467,914
167 employees 24 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
10+ years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 2.3%
Expenses ↑ 15.0%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 33.2% Earned revenue 8.2% Investment 58.8%
Expense Breakdown
Program 68.0% Management 27.6% Fundraising 4.4%

Officers & Trustees (31)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$37,261,644 ↑$31,282,405$525,467,914
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$30,492,218 ↓$27,521,111$479,787,142
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$38,703,533 ↓$24,501,749$866,764,161
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$43,342,663 ↑$22,881,762$906,507,407
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$18,374,409 ↓$23,220,012$814,424,596
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
$37,235,860 ↑$23,008,711$823,874,174
2017 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
$24,610,315 $18,716,354$806,643,369

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EIN: 74-6045327 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data