The Allbritton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Allbritton Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2.5 million and the largest $4.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$2.5 million
- Largest grant$4.9 million
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.0 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.0 million | 2 | $17.1 million |
| 2023 | $11.0 million | 4 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 2 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeanne Lawver 5615 Kirby Dr 650, Houston, TX 77005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 552-4921 |
| What to submit | General correspondence: financial data, including charitable purpose |
What The Allbritton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $4.9 million |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allbritton Journalism Institute | To educate and develop a new generation of reporters | $4.9 million |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To support cancer research | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Allbritton
- Barbara B Allbritton
- Elena H Allbritton
- Janet Hall
Questions people ask
Does The Allbritton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Allbritton Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2.5 million.
Who runs The Allbritton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Allbritton (Trustee/President), Barbara B Allbritton (Trustee), Elena H Allbritton (Trustee/Vice President) and Janet Hall (Asst. Secretary).
What does The Allbritton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.