Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation
Accepts applications
Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $325,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$40.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1.7 million the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 27 | $31.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 26 | $33.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 25 | $40.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susanne M Glasscock 3555 Timmons Lane Ste 1200, Houston, TX 77027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 520-2903 |
| What to submit, restrictions | Contact foundation for general policy and guidelines for applicants |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted anytime |
What Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $1.7 million |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Univ Glasscock School of Continuing Studies | Center for education general gifts | $325,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Education campaign | $275,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Girl Scouts San Jacinto Co | Expansion of programs | $100,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | General operating | $100,000 |
| Fayette Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| American Festival for the Arts (Afa) | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Camp for All | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Fayette Community Foundation | Unrestrcited | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts San Jacinto Co | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society | Community outreach programs | $25,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | Stem education for K-12 students | $25,000 |
| Nehemiah Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Hope Housing | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roco | 2025 operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Wikimedia Endowment | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Connect Community | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Neuhaus Center (Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation) | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum Houston | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- SM Glasscock
- MG Glasscock
- Ba Baring Jr
- MM Bass
- RR Casey III
- S Lindley
- Randy Suhl
- B Lehmberg
- Ae Wynn
Questions people ask
Does Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted anytime.
How much does Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists SM Glasscock (Pres, Asst Sec), MG Glasscock (Treas), Ba Baring Jr (Trustee) and MM Bass (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.