The William Stamps Farish Fund
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6043019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$16.7M
Organizations funded134
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$363.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROLYN WATSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 LOUISIANA SUITE 2200, HOUSTON TX 77002 |
| Phone | 7137577300 |
| Form and materials | ALL ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE GIVEN TO GRANTS FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA; LIMITED OUT OF STATE. FOCUS AREAS ARE SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH AND EDUCATION. |
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
37% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer Foundation | Lexington, KY | Contribution 4 of 5 -excellence in urologic cancer | $1,000,000 |
| University of Virginia Mcintire School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Fulfillment of pledge towards creation of endowment at the mcintire school of commerce | $1,000,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | Capital campaign for life flight | $1,000,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Inc | Boca Grande, FL | Contribution 2 of 3 for clinic of the future capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for alzheimer's research study | $750,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art Inc | Tampa, FL | General operations; contribution 3 of 10 - centennial campaign | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Contribution 4 of 5 - retinitis pigmentosa | $500,000 |
| The Brotherhoodsister Sol Inc | New York, NY | Program support and capacity building | $450,000 |
| Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | Building renovations. program support and capacity building for the development department | $445,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal High School of Virginia | Alexandria, VA | Contribution 3 of 5 - courage campaign | $400,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Contribution 4 of 5 - endocrinology | $400,000 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | Bellaire, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for program support | $400,000 |
| Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | Program services, general operations, sponsorship | $360,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | Contributions 1 and 2 of 3 - evaluation and outcome measures project | $300,000 |
| Aucilla Christian Academy | Monticello, FL | General operations; contribution 2 of 5 for capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Corbett trauma center | $250,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston | Houston, TX | General operations and it migration project, pharmacy upgrade and development of hr systems | $235,000 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | Houston, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for program expansion and general operations, bridge funding | $225,000 |
| Corbett Preparatory School of Ids Inc | Tampa, FL | Staff development | $200,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Program support | $200,000 |
| Champions for Children Inc | Tampa, FL | General operations | $200,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Building possibilities capital campaign - technology | $200,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | Fulfillment of pledge towards project at methodist hospital | $175,000 |
| Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Houston, TX | Housing program and capacity building for the development department | $175,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Inc | Houston, TX | General operations for central campus; launch of new west campus | $165,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for new exhibits | $150,000 |
| American Youthworks | Austin, TX | General operations for houston office, capacity building for development department | $150,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County | Houston, TX | Contribution 1 of 2 for general operations and capacity building for the development department | $150,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington DC, DC | Texas opportunity youth network | $150,000 |
| Galveston Urban Ministries | Galveston, TX | Kitchen build out | $150,000 |
| Connect Community | Houston, TX | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Fort Bend Care Center | Missouri City, TX | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Red Hook Art Project | Brooklyn, NY | Fulfillment of pledge for program support | $130,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General operations and kitchen upgrades | $125,000 |
| Small Places | Houston, TX | Completion of capital campaign and community engagement | $125,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel | Houston, TX | Program support and contribution 1 of 2 for capacity building of the development department | $125,000 |
| The Workfaith Connection | Houston, TX | General operations and feasibility study | $125,000 |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | New York, NY | Contribution 1 of 4 - program support; seed funding | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Houston, TX | Capacity building | $100,000 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church | Boca Grande, FL | Disaster relief fund | $100,000 |
| De Pelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| The Blue Bird Circle | Houston, TX | Medical research | $100,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | Houston, TX | General operations | $100,000 |
| Island School Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Dickinson Music Enrichment Center | Dickinson, TX | Van purchase | $84,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Program support | $80,000 |
| Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Inc | Elmhurst, IL | General operations | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country of Houston Inc | Hockley, TX | General operations and pilot program | $75,000 |
| Developing Artists Theather Company Inc | New York, NY | Program expansion | $75,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | Program support | $75,000 |
| Taping for the Blind Inc | Houston, TX | Golf tournament support and general operations | $75,000 |
| Careerspring Foundation | Bellaire, TX | Fulfillment of pledge for program expansion | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Nashville - Chattanooga | Nashville, TN | General operations | $75,000 |
| Village Learning Center Inc Dba the Village Centers | Kingwood, TX | Medical program support and business plan | $70,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic | Houston, TX | Contribution 2 of 2 for the ascend program | $62,500 |
| Carnegie Literacy Center Inc | Lexington, KY | Tutoring, outreach and historic preservation project | $60,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General operations | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Houston, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | General operations | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 134 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer Foundation | Lexington, KY | Future contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Inc | Boca Grande, FL | Future contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art Inc | Tampa, FL | Future contributions centennial campaign | $800,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal High School of Virginia | Alexandria, VA | Future contribution | $800,000 |
| Aucilla Christian Academy | Monticello, FL | Future contribution | $600,000 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Future contribution-retinitis pigmentosa | $500,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Future contribution- endocrinology | $400,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | Future contribution | $355,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $350,000 |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | New York, NY | Future contribution-program support and seed funding | $255,000 |
| Early Childhood and Family Hub of Washington Heights | New York, NY | Future contribution-to launch the hub | $250,000 |
| University of Houston Foundation for Uhd | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $225,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $150,000 |
| Summerhouse Houston | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $150,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $150,000 |
| Bridgeyear | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $150,000 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | Nashville, TN | Future contribution | $150,000 |
| Careerspring | Bellaire, TX | Future contribution | $150,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $100,000 |
| Immunization Partnership | Houston, TX | Future contribution | $100,000 |
| Have Shears Will Travel | Kingwood, TX | Future contribution-operating support | $50,000 |
| Ieducate | Bellaire, TX | Future contribution | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,748,450 | 156 |
| 2023 | $15,905,369 | 156 |
| 2022 | $15,594,938 | 166 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6043019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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