Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,165 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,665. 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$52,165
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,665
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was down from $220,750 the year before.
88% 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 | $170,000 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $220,750 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $52,165 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney 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 Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $52,165 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Crystal Charity Ball | support childrens charities | $20,665 |
| The Woodlands Christian Academy | Educate students both intellectually and spiritually with a Biblical faith | $10,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Education Research | $7,000 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | New facility for school | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | support blood cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Care | Support alcohol and substance abuse education for DFW | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Cancer treatment for children | $1,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System Foundatio | advance fight against breast cancer | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Clare Finney
Questions people ask
Does Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation give?
$52,165 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Clare Finney (Trustee).
What does Stanford C and Mary Clare Finney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.