Celanese Foundation
Accepts applications
Celanese Foundation is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 1,423 grants; the typical grant was $238 and the largest $126,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants1,423
- Typical grant$238
- Largest grant$126,900
- Assets$725,568
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
66% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 1,095 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 1,423 | $725,568 |
How to apply
| Contact | Monica Akanmu-Williams 222 W Las Colinas Blvd Ste 900N, Irving, TX 75039 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 443-4675 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Celanese Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 45 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $160,986 in 456 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 313 | $954,629 |
| Michigan | 34 | $99,778 |
| North Carolina | 44 | $64,897 |
| Kentucky | 55 | $63,395 |
| Virginia | 73 | $60,515 |
| South Carolina | 24 | $49,145 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $48,103 |
| West Virginia | 33 | $37,670 |
| Arizona | 7 | $31,787 |
| Minnesota | 26 | $27,955 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc | Charitable contribution | $126,900 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Charitable contribution | $63,375 |
| Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Project Joy and Hope for Texas | Charitable contribution | $48,465 |
| City Year Inc | Charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| Spe Foundation | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc | Charitable contribution | $31,277 |
| Vogel Alcove | Charitable contribution | $30,614 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Resource Center Dallas Foundation | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Charitable contribution | $29,606 |
| Greenspace Dallas | Charitable contribution | $26,063 |
| Wilkinson Center | Charitable contribution | $25,700 |
| Attitudes Attire | Charitable contribution | $23,625 |
| Hopes Door | Charitable contribution | $22,565 |
| Communities in Schools Bay Area Inc | Charitable contribution | $21,428 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | Charitable contribution | $20,749 |
| Bay Area Turning Point | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Habitat Council | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Charitable contribution | $18,908 |
| Samaritans Purse | Charitable contribution | $17,731 |
| AFTER8TOEDUCATE | Charitable contribution | $15,363 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan | Charitable contribution | $15,338 |
| Clothed by Faith Inc | Charitable contribution | $15,312 |
| Defenders of Freedom | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Brighton Center Inc | Charitable contribution | $13,877 |
| Womens Shelter of South Texas | Charitable contribution | $12,759 |
| Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth | Charitable contribution | $12,434 |
| Brush County Casa | Charitable contribution | $12,184 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | Charitable contribution | $12,184 |
| Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation | Charitable contribution | $11,984 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Charitable contribution | $11,468 |
| Go Pantry Corporation | Charitable contribution | $10,947 |
| Hope Against Trafficking | Charitable contribution | $10,595 |
| Bonton Enterprises | Charitable contribution | $10,566 |
| West Virginia Red Devils | Charitable contribution | $10,500 |
| First Book | Charitable contribution | $10,088 |
| The White Rock Lake Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,038 |
| Sarahs House | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Annette Gothard
- Brian Bianco
- Candace Reagan
- Celeste Reese
- Chuck Kyrish
- Dmitry Buriko
- Lori Ryerkerk
- Monica Akanmu-Williams
- Natalia Delaune
- Scott Richardson
Questions people ask
Does Celanese Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Celanese Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 1,423 grants, with a typical grant of $238.
Who runs Celanese Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Annette Gothard (Current Treasurer), Brian Bianco (Reputation and Community Relations), Candace Reagan (Current Vice President) and Celeste Reese (Current Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Celanese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, international and youth programs.