Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $50,000 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $50,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 485 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $18.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.3M | $50K | 1 |
| 2024 | $24.3M | $50K | 1 |
| 2023 | $17.3M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Amanda Schmitt · Houston · (812) 491-4176 · Amanda.schmitt@centerpointenergy.com
- What to send
- General application
- Limits
- 1. Priority will be given to those organizations and activities that serve to improve the quality of life in the communities that centerpoint energy serves. 2. Contributions given by similar companies will be considered in determining the level of giving. 3. Generally centerpoint energy foundation will not make contributions to political, religious, fraternal, labor or veteran's organizations, unless activity is for direct community involvement. The foundation does not make contributions to issue-oriented organizations. 4. The centerpoint energy foundation only awards grants to organizations exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the irs code.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Amanda SchmittPresident
- Brett A JerasaAssistant treasurer
- Casey CarterTreasurer
- Chloe SchmergelSecretary
- Jason RyanDirector
- Al PaytonDirector
- David MercadoDirector
- Rina HarrisDirector
- Brad SteberDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. Bd Dba Du | Memphis, Shelby County | General donation | $50K |
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