The Celanese Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporate foundation based in Irving, Texas, established in 2013. As an employee-led philanthropic organization, the foundation brings together the resources and expertise of the Celanese Corporation with its employees and local community partners to create meaningful, sustained change. The foundation does not have a formal external grant process; instead, community investment is largely employee-driven, with the majority of funding going to organizations chosen by employees at individual Celanese sites.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-4.7% YoY
Grant Count
1,423
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-26.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Celanese Foundation's purpose is to build stronger communities and enrich the lives of employees through volunteerism and charitable giving. The foundation's strategic pillars include:
- Thriving Families: Supporting underserved families by offering financial stability, access to healthcare, safe places to live and grow, and overall wellbeing
- Quality Education: Preparing students for success through partnerships with local schools and education-focused organizations at all educational levels
- Environmental Preservation: Improving the world through partnerships with environmental agencies and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental goals
The foundation also supports initiatives addressing fundamental living conditions, with emphasis on hunger relief, shelter, fundamental education, health, and water.
Grantmaking
The foundation made its first donations in 2013, totaling $573,000 to Dallas-area charitable organizations. Since inception, the foundation has made approximately 4,764 grants totaling $7.3 million, supporting 1,485 unique organizations.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
$2,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Virginia, and Kentucky. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, which accounts for a significant portion of grants. The foundation's reach extends across 47 states and includes support for global cities through the Celanese International Impact Program and Celanese Global Impact Week at 29 Celanese sites worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $725,568–$726,000
- Total Revenue: $871,896–$895,000
- Total Expenses: $2,737,644
- Total Giving: $1,814,934
Historical Growth: Annual giving has grown from $1.4 million in 2020 to $5.9 million in 2022, demonstrating significant expansion in the foundation's philanthropic activity.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Brian Bianco
- Vice President: Candace Reagan
- Treasurer: Annette Gothard
- Board Members: Lori Ryerkerk, Scott Richardson, Dmitry Buriko
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNETTE GOTHARD | CURRENT TREASURER | 1.44 | — |
| BRIAN BIANCO | REPUTATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS | 3.85 | — |
| BRIAN BIANCO | CURRENT PRESIDENT | 16.35 | — |
| CANDACE REAGAN | CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT | 0.96 | — |
| CELESTE REESE | CURRENT SECRETARY | 0.48 | — |
| CHUCK KYRISH | CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 0.22 | — |
| DMITRY BURIKO | CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| LORI RYERKERK | CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| MONICA AKANMU-WILLIAMS | CURRENT DE&I REPRESENTATIVE | 0.37 | — |
| NATALIA DELAUNE | CURRENT LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE | 0.37 | — |
| SCOTT RICHARDSON | FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2013, the Celanese Foundation announced its establishment and made its first donations totaling $573,000 to Dallas-area charitable and community organizations. The foundation completed multiple community volunteer events in 2013, including the Celanese International Impact Program to Brazil and the Celanese Global Impact Week at 29 Celanese sites worldwide.
Celanese Announces Grant Award to Develop Long-Acting, Refillable Drug DeliveryFirst-year recipients included Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, Irving Cares, Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County, Denton County Friends of the Family, LIFT (Literacy Instruction for Texas), Hope's Door, Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center, The Turning Point, Alzheimer's Association Greater Dallas Chapter, American Red Cross - Dallas Area Chapter, Uplift Education, Christian Community Action, Mi Escuelita Preschool, Vogel Alcove, and Resource Center of Dallas.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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