How to apply
Contact foundation for general policy and guidelines for applicants Contact: Susanne M Glasscock, 3555 Timmons Lane Ste 1200, Houston, Tx, 7135202903 Deadlines: Applications are accepted anytime Restrictions: Contact foundation for general policy and guidelines for applicants
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Univ Glasscock School of Continuing StudiesHouston, TX | Center for education general gifts | $325K |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | Education campaign | $275K |
| Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $200K |
| The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $200K |
| Girl Scouts San Jacinto CoHouston, TX | Expansion of programs | $100K |
| The Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX | General operating | $100K |
| Fayette Community FoundationLA Grange, TX | Unrestricted | $50K |
| United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $50K |
| The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $40K |
| American Festival for the Arts (afa)Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Camp for AllHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Communities in Schools of Houston IncHouston, TX | General operations | $25K |
| Fayette Community FoundationLA Grange, TX | Unrestrcited | $25K |
| Girl Scouts San Jacinto CoHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Houston Food BankHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX | Community outreach programs | $25K |
| Lone Star Flight MuseumHouston, TX | Stem education for k-12 students | $25K |
| Nehemiah CenterHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| New Hope HousingHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| RocoHouston, TX | 2025 operating expenses | $25K |
| Wikimedia EndowmentSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Houston Food BankHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Connect CommunityHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Neuhaus Center (oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation)Bellaire, TX | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Children's Museum HoustonHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $10K |
By state: Texas 24 · California 1
About this foundation
Melbern G and Susanne M Glasscock Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Melbern G Glasscock, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Melbern G and Susanne M Glasscock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact foundation for general policy and guidelines for applicants Deadlines: Applications are accepted anytime.
How much does Melbern G and Susanne M Glasscock Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 25 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Melbern G and Susanne M Glasscock Foundation give?
Texas (24 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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