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The William Stamps Farish Fund Grants
Private foundation · EIN 74-6043019 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $32.7M
- Grants reported
- 272
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- $19.6M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134 | $16.7M |
| 2023 | 138 | $15.9M |
Where The William Stamps Farish Fund gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMORIAL HERMANN FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR LIFE FLIGHT | 2023 | $1M |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MCINTIRE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | FULFILLMENT OF PLEDGE TOWARDS CREATION OF ENDOWMENT AT THE MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE | 2024 | $1M |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - MARKEY CANCER FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, KY | CONTRIBUTION 3 OF 5 | 2023 | $1M |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MCINTIRE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | CONTRIBUTION 4 OF 5 FOR TOWARDS CREATION OF ENDOWMENT AT THE MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE | 2023 | $1M |
| BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC FOUNDATION INC | BOCA GRANDE, FL | CONTRIBUTION 1 OF 3 FOR CLINIC OF THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $1M |
| MEMORIAL HERMANN FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR LIFE FLIGHT | 2024 | $1M |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - MARKEY CANCER FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, KY | CONTRIBUTION 4 OF 5 -EXCELLENCE IN UROLOGIC CANCER | 2024 | $1M |
| BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC FOUNDATION INC | BOCA GRANDE, FL | CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 3 FOR CLINIC OF THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $1M |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | FULFILLMENT OF PLEDGE FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH STUDY | 2024 | $750K |
| MEMORIAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES | HOUSTON, TX | GROWING OUR IMPACTTOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $500K |
| TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART INC | TAMPA, FL | GENERAL OPERATIONS; CONTRIBUTION 3 OF 10 - CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $500K |
| KIDS MEALS INC | HOUSTON, TX | BUILDING HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $500K |
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | FOR CAMPAIGN TO BUILD A SECOND CAMP LOCATION | 2023 | $500K |
| TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART INC | TAMPA, FL | GENERAL OPERATIONS; CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 10 - CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $500K |
| FOUNDATION FOR FIGHTING BLINDNESS | COLUMBIA, MD | CONTRIBUTION 4 OF 5 - RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA | 2024 | $500K |
| THE BROTHERHOODSISTER SOL INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | 2024 | $450K |
| DE PELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 | $450K |
| COUNCIL ON RECOVERY | HOUSTON, TX | BUILDING RENOVATIONS. PROGRAM SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT | 2024 | $445K |
| PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VIRGINIA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | CONTRIBUTION 3 OF 5 - COURAGE CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $400K |
| PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VIRGINIA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 5 - COURAGE CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $400K |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | CONTRIBUTION 4 OF 5 - ENDOCRINOLOGY | 2024 | $400K |
| W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | BELLAIRE, TX | FULFILLMENT OF PLEDGE FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 | $400K |
| ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES | HOUSTON, TX | PROGRAM SERVICES, GENERAL OPERATIONS, SPONSORSHIP | 2024 | $360K |
| ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES | HOUSTON, TX | PROGRAM SERVICES, GENERAL OPERATIONS, SPONSORSHIP | 2023 | $360K |
| BROTHERHOODSISTER SOL INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 | $350K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- CAROLYN WATSON
- Address
- 1100 LOUISIANA SUITE 2200 HOUSTON, TX, 77002
- Phone
- 7137577300
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- ALL ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS.
- Restrictions
- PREFERENCE GIVEN TO GRANTS FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA; LIMITED OUT OF STATE. FOCUS AREAS ARE SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH AND EDUCATION.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The William Stamps Farish Fund's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.