The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation
Accepts applications
The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $155,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $375,000 | 12 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 12 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn Watts Smyth 3711 San Felipe St 3D, Houston, TX 77027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 202-2087 |
| What to submit | No specific form of data required |
| Restrictions | Foundation does not make loans, gifts, scholarships, or grants to individuals |
What The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center | General charitable purposes | $155,000 |
| The Menil Collection | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Houston Arboretum | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Church of St John the Divine | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Houston Wilderness Inc | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Prounitas | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Inc | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Houston Scpa | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Watts Smyth
- John R Pitts
- Jeffrey Firestone
- Patti Young
Questions people ask
Does The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Watts Smyth (President & Director), John R Pitts (Vice President & Director), Jeffrey Firestone (Treasurer & Director) and Patti Young (Assistant Secretary & Director).
What does The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.