Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation is a private foundation in Wimberley, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $209,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$209,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 7 | $255,971 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 9 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $209,000 | 10 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $140,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $34,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Texas Tribune | Support organization's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| National Ghost Ranch Foundation | Support organization's exempt purpose | $34,000 |
| Givewell | Support organization's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | Support organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center | Support organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Hays-Caldwell Women's Resource Center | Support organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Texas State University | Support organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Wimberley Valley Watershed Association | Support organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Citizen's Climate Education | Support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Holzgrafe
- Virginia Bailey
- Herbert K Acord III
- Kent Bailey
- Jeffrey Holzgrafe
- Lisa A Holzgrafe
- Dinah A Weems
Questions people ask
Does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation give?
$209,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Holzgrafe (President & Director), Virginia Bailey (Secretary & Director), Herbert K Acord III (Director) and Kent Bailey (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.