How to apply
All organizations are required to submit proof of exempt status. Contact: Carolyn Watson, 1100 Louisiana Suite 2200, Houston, Tx, 7137577300 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Preference given to grants for the greater houston area; limited out of state. Focus areas are social services, health and education.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 134 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer FoundationLexington, KY | Contribution 4 of 5 -excellence in urologic cancer | $1.0M |
| University of Virginia McIntire School FoundationCharlottesville, VA | Fulfillment of pledge towards creation of endowment at the mcintire school of commerce | $1.0M |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TX | Capital campaign for life flight | $1.0M |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation IncBoca Grande, FL | Contribution 2 of 3 for clinic of the future capital campaign | $1.0M |
| Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for alzheimer's research study | $750K |
| Tampa Museum of Art IncTampa, FL | General operations; contribution 3 of 10 - centennial campaign | $500K |
| Foundation for Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MD | Contribution 4 of 5 - retinitis pigmentosa | $500K |
| The Brotherhoodsister Sol IncNew York, NY | Program support and capacity building | $450K |
| Council on RecoveryHouston, TX | Building renovations. program support and capacity building for the development department | $445K |
| Protestant Episcopal High School of VirginiaAlexandria, VA | Contribution 3 of 5 - courage campaign | $400K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Contribution 4 of 5 - endocrinology | $400K |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial FoundationBellaire, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for program support | $400K |
| Alliance of Community Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX | Program services, general operations, sponsorship | $360K |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston AreaHouston, TX | Contributions 1 and 2 of 3 - evaluation and outcome measures project | $300K |
| Aucilla Christian AcademyMonticello, FL | General operations; contribution 2 of 5 for capital campaign | $300K |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FL | Corbett trauma center | $250K |
| Healthcare for the Homeless - HoustonHouston, TX | General operations and it migration project, pharmacy upgrade and development of hr systems | $235K |
| United Against Human TraffickingHouston, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for program expansion and general operations, bridge funding | $225K |
| Corbett Preparatory School of Ids IncTampa, FL | Staff development | $200K |
| Tall Timbers Research IncTallahassee, FL | Program support | $200K |
| Champions for Children IncTampa, FL | General operations | $200K |
| United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Building possibilities capital campaign - technology | $200K |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationNew York, NY | Fulfillment of pledge towards project at methodist hospital | $175K |
| Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating CouncilHouston, TX | Housing program and capacity building for the development department | $175K |
| Houston's Amazing Place IncHouston, TX | General operations for central campus; launch of new west campus | $165K |
| Children's Museum of Houston IncHouston, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for new exhibits | $150K |
| American YouthworksAustin, TX | General operations for houston office, capacity building for development department | $150K |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris CountyHouston, TX | Contribution 1 of 2 for general operations and capacity building for the development department | $150K |
| The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC | Texas opportunity youth network | $150K |
| Galveston Urban MinistriesGalveston, TX | Kitchen build out | $150K |
| Connect CommunityHouston, TX | Capital campaign | $150K |
| Fort Bend Care CenterMissouri City, TX | Capital campaign | $150K |
| Red Hook Art ProjectBrooklyn, NY | Fulfillment of pledge for program support | $130K |
| Ronald McDonald House of Houston IncHouston, TX | General operations and kitchen upgrades | $125K |
| Small PlacesHouston, TX | Completion of capital campaign and community engagement | $125K |
| Santa Maria HostelHouston, TX | Program support and contribution 1 of 2 for capacity building of the development department | $125K |
| The Workfaith ConnectionHouston, TX | General operations and feasibility study | $125K |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ChildrenNew York, NY | Contribution 1 of 4 - program support; seed funding | $100K |
| Society of St Vincent de PaulHouston, TX | Capacity building | $100K |
| Boca Grande United Methodist ChurchBoca Grande, FL | Disaster relief fund | $100K |
| De Pelchin Children's CenterHouston, TX | Program support | $100K |
| Alley TheatreHouston, TX | General operations | $100K |
| The Blue Bird CircleHouston, TX | Medical research | $100K |
| Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TX | General operations | $100K |
| Island School FoundationBoca Grande, FL | Program support | $100K |
| Dickinson Music Enrichment CenterDickinson, TX | Van purchase | $84K |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Program support | $80K |
| Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund IncElmhurst, IL | General operations | $80K |
| Boys & Girls Country of Houston IncHockley, TX | General operations and pilot program | $75K |
| Developing Artists Theather Company IncNew York, NY | Program expansion | $75K |
| Star of Hope MissionHouston, TX | Program support | $75K |
| Taping for the Blind IncHouston, TX | Golf tournament support and general operations | $75K |
| Careerspring FoundationBellaire, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for program expansion | $75K |
| Teach for America Nashville - ChattanoogaNashville, TN | General operations | $75K |
| Village Learning Center Inc Dba the Village CentersKingwood, TX | Medical program support and business plan | $70K |
| Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health ClinicHouston, TX | Contribution 2 of 2 for the ascend program | $63K |
| Carnegie Literacy Center IncLexington, KY | Tutoring, outreach and historic preservation project | $60K |
| FIRST Tee of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | General operations | $60K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TX | Program support | $50K |
| Sexual Assault CenterNashville, TN | General operations | $50K |
By state: Texas 84 · Florida 19 · Virginia 2 · Kentucky 4 · New York 7 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
William Stamps Farish Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1952. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does William Stamps Farish Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All organizations are required to submit proof of exempt status. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does William Stamps Farish Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $17M across 134 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does William Stamps Farish Fund give?
Texas (84 grants), Florida (19 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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