Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation
Accepts applications
Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation is a private foundation in Beaumont, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $907,525 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $17,850 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$907,525
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$17,850
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $960,506 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $656,039 | 32 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $960,506 | 40 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $907,525 | 35 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Black Black Attorneys 3535 Calder Ave Suite 310, Beaumont, TX 77706 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (409) 982-9433 |
| What to submit | Prescribed form approved by the board, pursuant to IRS code sec. 170 (c)(2) and sec. 501 (c)(3) |
What Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $907,525 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Haven | Support for operations | $150,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School | Support for operations | $100,000 |
| Christus Health Foundation | Support for operations | $100,000 |
| Marion & Ed Hughes Public Library | Support for operations | $50,000 |
| Lamar University Foundation | Support for operations | $50,000 |
| Community Retirement Home | Support for operations | $49,975 |
| Symphony of Setx | Support for operations | $28,000 |
| Christus Annual Gala | Support for operations | $25,000 |
| Iea - Inspire Encourage Achieve | Support for operations | $25,000 |
| Port Neches Police Dept | Support for operations | $25,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Support for operations | $25,000 |
| Embracing Freedom Ministry | Support for operations | $25,000 |
| Effie & Wilton Hebert Public Librar | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Museum of the Gulf Coast | Support for operations | $18,500 |
| Museum of the Gulf Coast | Support for oeprations | $18,500 |
| Art Museum of Southeast Texas | Support for operations | $18,200 |
| Nutrition and Services for Seniors | Support for operations | $17,850 |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Church | Support for operations | $15,000 |
| Amset Anniversary Gala | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Go 4 the Bell | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Lamar University | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Museum of the Gulf Coast - Pahs | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Port Neches Senior Citizen Center | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Spindletop Center | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Setx Family Resource Center | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Anayat House | Support for operations | $8,500 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | Support for operations | $6,000 |
| Nederland High School | Support for operations | $6,000 |
| PNG Hsproject Graduation | Support for operations | $6,000 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Retina Research Foundation | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| 931 Kvlu Public Radio | Support for operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Hughes Bruney
- James Black
- Joe Vernon
Questions people ask
Does Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation give?
$907,525 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $17,850.
Who runs Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Hughes Bruney (Director), James Black (Director) and Joe Vernon (Director).
What does Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.