Celanese Foundation
Looking for Celanese grants for nonprofits? Celanese Foundation is Celanese's company-sponsored foundation, and this page covers the grants it reports to the IRS on its Form 990 filings.
The Celanese Foundation is a private foundation based in Irving, Texas. Its stated purpose is to build stronger communities and enrich employees’ lives through volunteerism and charitable giving.
Key facts about Celanese Foundation
In short: Celanese Foundation gave $1.8M across 1,423 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 45-3766481
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,814,934
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,423
- Average grant
- $1,275
- Median grant
- $238
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (764 of 1,422, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The Foundation says it does not have a formal external grant process and that community investment is largely employee-driven. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · 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
Is Celanese Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 764 of 1,422 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $473; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $169 first-time, $368 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation identifies three strategic pillars: Thriving Families, Quality Education, and Environmental Preservation. Its work with community partners aims to support family stability, healthcare, safe places to live and grow, and wellbeing; prepare students for success through local schools and education-focused organizations; and support environmental preservation and efforts to lower carbon footprints.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity says it develops modest but adequate housing for low-income families in the Dallas area. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Foundation says it supports Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. SPE Foundation says it supports Society of Petroleum Engineers member programs and scholarships for students pursuing petroleum engineering. Resource Center of Dallas says it offers LGBTQIA+-affirming resources focused on health and wellness, families and communities, education, and advocacy. Vogel Alcove says it helps young children and families prevent and overcome the effects of homelessness and poverty. Other recipients included the American Heart Association, whose stated mission is to advance longer, healthier lives, and Greenspace Dallas, which says it improves public and park lands using educational and vocational training for underserved youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation gave **$1,814,934 through 1,423 grants**. Grants ranged from **$10 to $126,900**, with a median of **$238**.
Review Cycle
, or award restrictions specified. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Texas recipients received 53% of 2024 grant dollars. The filing also reports 9% for an unnamed state, 5% for Michigan, 4% for North Carolina, and 3% for Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 1,423 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 1,423 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc ($127K). Together the top 10 received $491K.
Grant Size Distribution
5,055 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5,033 grants of 5,055 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $126,900 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Irving, TX | Charitable Contribution | $63,375 |
| Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Project Joy and Hope for Texas Pasadena, TX | Charitable Contribution | $48,465 |
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $45,000 |
| Spe Foundation Richardson, TX | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $31,277 |
| Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $30,614 |
| Make- a- Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Resource Center Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,814,934 | 1,423 |
| 2023 | $1,905,090 | 1,095 |
| 2022 | $1,478,728 | 1,000 |
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website lists Monica Akanmu Williams as president, Candace Reagan as vice president, Celeste Reese as secretary, and Annette Zermeño Gothard as treasurer. It lists Scott Richardson, Brandon Ayache, and Ashley Linden as board members.
The 2024 filing lists Brian Bianco as president, Candace Reagan as vice president, Celeste Reese as secretary, and Annette Gothard as treasurer. It also lists Chuck Kyrish, Dmitry Buriko, and Lori Ryerkerk as board members; Monica Akanmu-Williams as DE&I representative; and Natalia Delaune as legal representative.
Celanese Foundation is led by Brian Bianco, Reputation, Community Relations & Current President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Bianco
Reputation, Community Relations & Current President
Reputation & Community Relations → Reputation, Community Relations & Current President, 2023
On filings since 2022
16.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dmitry Buriko
Current Board of Director
Board of Director & Former Treasurer → Board of Director, 2022
Board of Director → Current Board of Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Ryerkerk
Current Board of Director
Board of Director → Current Board of Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Kyrish
Current Board of Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Richardson
Former Board of Director
Board of Director → Former Board of Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Gothard
Current Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Reagan
Current Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Reese
Current Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Akanmu-Williams
Current De & I Representative
New on the 2024 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Delaune
Current Legal Representative
New on the 2024 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alex Johnson (2022–2023) — Former President
- Former: Becca Reeder (2022–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Jacqueline Hall (2022–2023) — Former Secretary
- Former: Mary Elyse Farah (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Ashley Duffie (2020–2021) — Board of Director
- Former: John Mortimer (2020–2021) — Board of Director
- Former: Mike Sullivan (2020–2021) — Former Secretary
- Former: Nancy Sharpe (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Shannon Jurecka (2020–2021) — Board of Director
- Former: Jackie Hall (2021) — Current Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Monica Akanmu-Williams
Mailing address: 222 W Las Colinas Blvd Ste 900N, Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (972) 443-4675
Website: https://foundation.celanese.com
Frequently asked questions about Celanese Foundation
How much does Celanese Foundation give each year?
Celanese Foundation gave $1.8M across 1,423 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 1,095 grants.
What is Celanese Foundation's typical grant size?
Celanese Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $238, and its average grant was $1,275, across 1,423 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Celanese Foundation that year got $473 on average.
Where does Celanese Foundation give grants?
Celanese Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (69 grants), Houston, TX (53 grants), New York, NY (25 grants) and Winona, MN (17 grants).
Who are Celanese Foundation's largest grantees?
Celanese Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc ($126,900), Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star ($63,375) and Bay Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Celanese Foundation fund?
The Foundation identifies three strategic pillars: Thriving Families, Quality Education, and Environmental Preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Celanese Foundation?
The Foundation says it does not have a formal external grant process and that community investment is largely employee-driven. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Celanese Foundation's EIN?
Celanese Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3766481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Celanese give grants to nonprofits?
Yes. Celanese Foundation, Celanese's company-sponsored foundation, awarded 1,423 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024, according to its IRS Form 990 filing. Celanese may also give through corporate programs that are not reported on the foundation's 990.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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