Private foundation · EIN 76-0240169 · Houston, Texas

The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation

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: 22 grants paid, $299K total, median $8,750. 91% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$299K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in TX
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 18 of 22 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Episcopal High School HoustonBellaire, TXAnnual Fund$65K
Ronald McDonaldHouston, TXOperating Expenses$35K
Neuhaus Education CenterBellaire, TXFamily Support Office$20K
Catholic CharitiesHouston, TXGeneral Assistance$15K
Presbyterian SchoolHouston, TXAnnual Fund$15K
Junior League HoustonHouston, TXAnnual Gala$15K
Christus Healthy Living Mobile ClinHouston, TXSupport the operation of the Mobile Clinic$10K
Boys Girls CountryHockley, TXEducational Needs$10K
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXGeneral Operating Expense$10K
Casa de EsperanzaHouston, TXHand of hope americorps program$7,500
Cristo Rey JesuitHouston, TXEducation Fund$6,500
Episcopal School of DallasDallas, TXFund in Elizabeth's memory$5,000
American Cowboy MuseumHouston, TXOperating Expense$5,000
St Mary's SeminaryHouston, TXEducation assistance$5,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral operations$5,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral operations$5,000
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$5,000
St Dominic VillageHouston, TXCompassionate Care Fund for Seniors on Medicaid$5,000

By state: Texas 20 · Arizona 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation 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 The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $299K across 22 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation give?

Texas (20 grants), Arizona (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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