Private foundation · EIN 82-4161264 · Houston, Texas

Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable 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: 4 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $24K. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.9M
Median grant
$24K
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$42M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ad PlayersHouston, TXTo facilitate continued support of the arts in under-served communities.$1.9M
Good News CommunicationsCamarillo, CAGeneral support$40K
Lifeline ChaplaincyHouston, TXGeneral support$7,500
Ruth Graham MinistriesWaynesboro, VAGeneral support$5,000

By state: Texas 2 · California 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Michael B Massey, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable 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 Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 4 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), California (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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