The Clarence Westbury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Clarence Westbury Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $207,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$207,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $165,500 the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,500 | 10 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $207,000 | 16 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
The Clarence Westbury 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 The Clarence Westbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $113,500 |
| Texas | 5 | $93,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Bernard's School | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Periwinkle Foundation | General support | $32,500 |
| Be an Angel Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Menil Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Albertine Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| The American Foundation for Paris School of Economics | General support | $11,000 |
| Albertine Foundation | French for all | $10,000 |
| Menil Foundation | Menil house restoration | $10,000 |
| Two East Sixty-Second Street Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Angels Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Lion Charter School (Leaders in Our Neighborhood Charter School) | Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General support | $3,000 |
| Saint Bernard's School | Tutoring for financial aid students | $3,000 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Park Children's Day School | General support | $2,500 |
| The Brick Church School | Pastor's compassion fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Clemence Boissonnas-Molin
- Dorothee Boissonnas-Busse
- Bertrand Coste
- Molly K Wurzer
- Denise M Stoner
Questions people ask
Does The Clarence Westbury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Clarence Westbury Foundation give?
$207,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Clarence Westbury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clemence Boissonnas-Molin (President), Dorothee Boissonnas-Busse (Vice President/Director), Bertrand Coste (Director) and Molly K Wurzer (Secretary-Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Clarence Westbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.