The William Stamps Farish Fund
Accepts applications
The William Stamps Farish Fund is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.7 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.7 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$364 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.9 million the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15.6 million | 151 | $328 million |
| 2023 | $15.9 million | 138 | $363 million |
| 2024 | $16.7 million | 134 | $364 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carolyn Watson 1100 Louisiana Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 757-7300 |
| What to submit | All organizations are required to submit proof of exempt status. |
| Restrictions | Preference given to grants for the greater houston area; limited out of state. Focus areas are social services, health and education. |
What The William Stamps Farish Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 84 | $8.5 million |
| Florida | 19 | $3.2 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Kentucky | 4 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 7 | $970,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee | 12 | $405,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $400,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer Foundation | Contribution 4 of 5 -excellence in urologic cancer | $1.0 million |
| University of Virginia McIntire School Foundation | Fulfillment of pledge towards creation of endowment at the mcintire school of commerce | $1.0 million |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Capital campaign for life flight | $1.0 million |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Inc | Contribution 2 of 3 for clinic of the future capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Fulfillment of pledge for alzheimer's research study | $750,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art Inc | General operations; contribution 3 of 10 - centennial campaign | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness | Contribution 4 of 5 - retinitis pigmentosa | $500,000 |
| The Brotherhoodsister Sol Inc | Program support and capacity building | $450,000 |
| Council on Recovery | Building renovations. Program support and capacity building for the development department | $445,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal High School of Virginia | Contribution 3 of 5 - courage campaign | $400,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Contribution 4 of 5 - endocrinology | $400,000 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | Fulfillment of pledge for program support | $400,000 |
| Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries | Program services, general operations, sponsorship | $360,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Contributions 1 and 2 of 3 - evaluation and outcome measures project | $300,000 |
| Aucilla Christian Academy | General operations; contribution 2 of 5 for capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Inc | Corbett trauma center | $250,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston | General operations and it migration project, pharmacy upgrade and development of hr systems | $235,000 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | Fulfillment of pledge for program expansion and general operations, bridge funding | $225,000 |
| Corbett Preparatory School of Ids Inc | Staff development | $200,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research Inc | Program support | $200,000 |
| Champions for Children Inc | General operations | $200,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Building possibilities capital campaign - technology | $200,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Fulfillment of pledge towards project at methodist hospital | $175,000 |
| Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Housing program and capacity building for the development department | $175,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Inc | General operations for central campus; launch of new west campus | $165,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston Inc | Fulfillment of pledge for new exhibits | $150,000 |
| American Youthworks | General operations for houston office, capacity building for development department | $150,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County | Contribution 1 of 2 for general operations and capacity building for the development department | $150,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Texas opportunity youth network | $150,000 |
| Galveston Urban Ministries | Kitchen build out | $150,000 |
| Connect Community | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Fort Bend Care Center | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Red Hook Art Project | Fulfillment of pledge for program support | $130,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Houston Inc | General operations and kitchen upgrades | $125,000 |
| Small Places | Completion of capital campaign and community engagement | $125,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel | Program support and contribution 1 of 2 for capacity building of the development department | $125,000 |
| The Workfaith Connection | General operations and feasibility study | $125,000 |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | Contribution 1 of 4 - program support; seed funding | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Capacity building | $100,000 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church | Disaster relief fund | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Farish Chadwick
- Cornelia Gerry Corbett
- Leann Starns
- Carolyn Watson
- Lauren Frolick
- William Stamps Farish
- Heather Gerry Corbett
- Mary Farish Johnston
- Rory A Babich
Questions people ask
Does The William Stamps Farish Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The William Stamps Farish Fund give?
$16.7 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The William Stamps Farish Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Farish Chadwick (President), Cornelia Gerry Corbett (Senior Vice President), Leann Starns (Secretary) and Carolyn Watson (Executive Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The William Stamps Farish Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.