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Kleberg
Foundation
(Robert J., Jr. and Helen C.)
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Background
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Philosophy/Focus
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Grants reflect the
interests of the original donors, Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C.
Kleberg.
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Major Fields of
Interest
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Giving on a
national basis for medical research, community services, education, health
services, arts/humanities, wildlife, veterinary and animal sciences;
support also for local community organizations.
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Type of
Grants
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Building/renovation; equipment; conferences or seminars;
research; matching funds.
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Grants
Restrictions
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No support for
community organizations outside Texas, or organizations limited by race or
religion. No grants to individuals, or for general purposes, endowments,
deficit financing, ongoing operating expenses, overhead or indirect costs,
scholarships, or fellowships; no loans.
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Number of
Staff
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l full-time
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Assets
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Year ending
12/31/95: $152,904,976
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Grants
Analysis
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Total Annual
Giving
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Year ending
12/31/95: $2,627,936 for all areas; approximately 62% of this amount
funded medical research and 7% funded health services projects.
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Number
Funded
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Unavailable
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Ratios of
Funded/Applied
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Unavailable
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Typical
Range
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$5,000 -
$25,000
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Cancer/Prevention/Control
Projects Funded
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Webb-Waring
Institute, Denver, CO for breast cancer research project.
Special Camps for Special Kids, Dallas, TX for pediatric cancer camp.
Vanderbilt Cancer Center, Nashville, TN for breast cancer research.
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX for nursing
school equipment and a breast cancer research project.
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Application Guidelines
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Selection
Criteria
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The foundation
prefers the submission of specific proposals. The following should be
included in a proposal:
1) a brief background of the organization,
2) a description of the proposed project and concise statement of the
necessity for such a project,
3) an explanation of the proposed use of funds, a detailed project
budget, other potential sources of funding, and a specific amount
requested,
4) evidence of tax exempt status, and
5) a statement of approval of the request for funds signed by the
chief administrator of the organization.
Only 501 (c) (3) qualifying organizations can be funded. Requests from
universities must be transmitted by the appropriate offices, such as the
Chancellor, President, or Director of Development.
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Application
Procedure
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Application form
not required. Initial approach by letter on organizationıs letterhead.
Send one copy of proposal.
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Key
Dates
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No deadlines.
Board usually meets in June and December; final notification in six months.
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Contact
Person
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Robert L.
Washington
Grants Coordinator
Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation
700 North Saint Maryıs Street, Suite 1200
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-271-3691
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