Q3 2025: A Record Year of Giving!

At the J.W. Couch Foundation, we believe that real change begins with strong communities — those who nurture minds, protect wellness, and create a better future for all. In our latest round of grants, we’re proud to continue our mission of empowering organizations that lead with purpose and passion across Education and Wellness.

This year also marked an extraordinary milestone for the Foundation. We received a record-breaking number of grant applications — just shy of 3,000 submissions — from nonprofits across the country working to make meaningful, lasting change. The outpouring of ideas, innovation, and heart from these organizations continues to inspire our mission and deepen our commitment to giving back.

Education: Empowering the Next Generation of Thinkers

From inclusive early childhood learning to innovative public education models, these partners are helping students of all abilities and backgrounds reach their full potential.

• Rise School of Houston
  Supporting inclusive education for children with and without disabilities in a nurturing, developmental environment.

• Montessori For All
  Expanding access to high-quality Montessori education and ensuring every child has a chance to thrive.

• IDEA Public Schools
  Scaling innovative academic programs and leadership opportunities across one of the nation’s fastest-growing charter networks.

• Houston Arboretum
  Inspiring hands-on learning through outdoor education and environmental stewardship programs for students of all ages.

Wellness: Strengthening Communities and Inspiring Hope

This diverse group of partners reflects our deep commitment to physical, mental, and community well-being — from housing innovation to holistic health and healing through nature.

• New Story (New Partner)
  Revolutionizing safe housing for families in need through sustainable, community-driven design.

• Adventure For All
  Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through transformative outdoor adventures.

• Scenic Walton
  Enhancing wellness through community design, beautification, and environmental preservation along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

• Baylor College of Medicine
  Advancing medical research and wellness initiatives that transform lives across Texas and beyond.

• On River Time
  Healing and mentoring youth survivors of abuse through powerful experiences on the water.

• San Antonio Arboretum (New Partner)
  Expanding access to green spaces and wellness education in one of Texas’s most vibrant cities.

• Coastal Prairie Conservation
  Protecting native habitats and supporting ecological restoration efforts that sustain biodiversity and human well-being.

• The Saint Constantine School (New Partner)
  Bridging classical education and spiritual wellness through a model that nurtures both heart and mind.

• Camp Allen
  Promoting connection, inclusion, and renewal through outdoor retreats for families, youth, and faith-based communities.

• Moving Waters
  Providing restorative outdoor experiences for healthcare workers and first responders to reconnect and recharge.

• Texas Children’s Hospital
  Continuing our commitment to world-class pediatric care and wellness innovation.

• The Women’s Center
  Supporting survivors of trauma and violence through counseling, advocacy, and empowerment programs.

In total, 16 organizations were supported in this round — including five new partners who join our growing network of changemakers.

This year marks a major milestone for the J.W. Couch Foundation: we awarded more than $3 million in grants — the most we have ever given in a single year. It’s a reflection of our deepening commitment to the nonprofits and communities driving meaningful, lasting change across the country.

Each of these investments reflects our ongoing promise to empower people, ideas, and institutions that make the world more compassionate, resilient, and inspired. We are deeply honored to walk alongside such extraordinary leaders and organizations as we continue building a brighter, more connected future together.