The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0608321 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHRYN WATTS SMYTH |
|---|---|
| Address | 3711 SAN FELIPE ST 3D, HOUSTON TX 77027 |
| Phone | 7132022087 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM OF DATA REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE LOANS, GIFTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $155,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Houston Arboretum | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Church of St John the Divine | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society Inc | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Houston Wilderness Inc | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Prounitas | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Inc | Brookshire, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Houston Scpa | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0608321
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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