Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.1 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $109,032 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.1 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$109,032
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$294 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.3 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $14.3 million | 46 | $283 million |
| 2024 | $13.1 million | 47 | $294 million |
How to apply
| Contact | MS Margret Bamford 112 E Pecan Street STE 1025, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 271-3691 |
| What to submit | A grant request from an organization should be submitted in the following manner: 1) the request for the grant should be made on the organization's letterhead. 2) the letter should contain the following information: a) a nontechnical description of the desired use for the grant. B) a budget indicating the specific grant amount requested. C) a copy of the organization's exemption letter from the i.r.s.` |
| Deadlines | There are no formal deadlines for submission of grant requests |
| Restrictions | 1) generally, no grants will be made for endowment requests. 2) generally, no grants will be made for normal operating functions. 3) no grants will be made to organizations which discriminate with respect to race, color or religion. 4) there are no restrictions related to geographic area. However, the governing instrument requests that contributions be made to support biomedical research, veterinary, science and wildlife. Grants may be made to support purposes other than the above named, in which case organizations in the south Texas area are preferred. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $8.2 million |
| California | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $729,729 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $600,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $583,333 |
| Washington | 1 | $335,244 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Support medical study | $1.2 million |
| University of California | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Support medical studies | $1.0 million |
| Rice University | Support medical study | $994,380 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Charitable | $838,567 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson | Support medical studies | $657,003 |
| University of Texas Austin | Charitable | $624,843 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Support medical study | $583,333 |
| Stanford University Board of Trustees of the Lela | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Christus Spohn Health Systems | Support health care programs | $500,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Support research studies | $411,905 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | Support medical study | $400,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Univeristy | Charitable | $393,928 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Charitable | $350,000 |
| J David Gladstone Institute | Medical specialty research | $335,801 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Cancer research | $335,244 |
| Teach for America Rio Grande Valley Chapter | Charitable | $333,333 |
| Texas A&m University Kingsville | Charitable | $302,965 |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of | Support for medical program | $250,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $172,550 |
| Gladys Porter Zoo | Zoological society | $150,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center Sa | Support medical study | $133,778 |
| Willacy County Ems | Emergency medical services | $109,032 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kingsville Inc | Youth programs | $100,000 |
| Womens and Mens Health Service | Charitable | $85,000 |
| South Texas Family Planning & Health Corporation | Support family health care programs | $77,500 |
| Halo Flight Inc | Emergency medical services | $75,000 |
| Family Counseling Service | Family therapy program | $59,000 |
| Sunshine Cottage | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Texas | Health | $50,000 |
| South Texas Public Broadcasting System | Support "nova"nature" programming | $48,726 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc | Botanical garden support | $45,000 |
| Halo House Foundation | Accomodating blood cancer patients and family | $40,000 |
| Brush Country Casa | Child advocacy/ child welfare | $40,000 |
| Compudopt | Youth development programs | $36,696 |
| Cenikor Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| San Antonio Festival of Books | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America South Texas | Youth programs | $25,000 |
| Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History | History museums | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen C Alexander
- Emory A Hamilton
- John D Alexander Jr
- Caroline A Forgason
- Henrietta K Alexander
- Dorothy A Matz
- Helen A Hamilton
- John D Alexander III
Questions people ask
Does Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no formal deadlines for submission of grant requests.
How much does Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation give?
$13.1 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $109,032.
Who runs Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Helen C Alexander (President), Emory A Hamilton (V/P - Treasurer), John D Alexander Jr (V/P - Secretary) and Caroline A Forgason (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.