Private foundation · EIN 76-0507294 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clarence Westbury 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: 16 grants paid, $207K total, median $10K. 31% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$207K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Bernard's SchoolNew York, NYAnnual fund$50K
Periwinkle FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$33K
Be an Angel FundHouston, TXGeneral support$25K
Menil FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Albertine FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
The American Foundation for Paris School of EconomicsNew York, NYGeneral support$11K
Albertine FoundationNew York, NYFrench for all$10K
Menil FoundationHouston, TXMenil house restoration$10K
Two East Sixty-Second Street FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Forgotten Angels FoundationPearland, TXGeneral support$6,000
Lion Charter School (leaders in Our Neighborhood Charter School)Bronx, NYEndowment fund$5,000
Prep for PrepNew York, NYGeneral support$3,000
Saint Bernard's SchoolNew York, NYTutoring for financial aid students$3,000
564 Park Avenue Preservation FundNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Park Children's Day SchoolNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
The Brick Church SchoolNew York, NYPastor's compassion fund$1,500

By state: New York 11 · Texas 5

About this foundation

Clarence Westbury Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, 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.

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Does Clarence Westbury 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 Clarence Westbury Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $207K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Clarence Westbury Foundation give?

New York (11 grants), Texas (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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