Private foundation · EIN 75-2681211 · McKinney, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clara B White Memorial Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $74K total, median $5,000. 94% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$74K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALLegal services support$5,000
Southwestern Diabetic FoundationGainesville, TXDiabetic summer camp$5,000
Hugs Cafe IncMcKinney, TXEmployment for disabled adults$5,000
RaicesSan Antonion, TXRefugee social service support$5,000
Evanescent Mustang RescueSherman, TXMustang rescue & military vet rescue$5,000
Ascend DallasDallas, TXLift women out of poverty$5,000
Commerce Food PantryCommerce, TXSupport community food bank$5,000
The Pawerful RescueRockwall, TXAnimal rescue$5,000
House of EliSherman, TXTransition foster children to adult$5,000
Lions Club McKinneyMcKinney, TXVision support for children$5,000
Storehouse of Collin CountyPlano, TXCommunity food bank$4,500
Tx Civil Rights ProjectAustin, TXLegal support for civil rights$4,500
Big Brothers & Big SistersDallas, TXAfterschool care programs at risk$4,000
EmbraceMcKinney, TXSupport services for foster families$4,000
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue NetworkWhitewright, TXLivestock dog rescue$3,500
AtlastMcKinney, TXMentor program high school students$3,500

By state: Texas 15 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Clara B White Memorial Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in McKinney, Texas, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Clara B White Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Clara B White Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $74K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Clara B White Memorial Foundation Inc give?

Texas (15 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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