Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation
The Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Victoria, Texas. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $182,590, including support for churches, educational institutions, and other charitable organizations.
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation gave $183K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,590
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,608
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $591,698
- +30.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3587, Victoria, TX 77903
Phone: (361) 576-0178
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Father Dan Morales Endowment ($41K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 503% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Dan Morales Endowment Port Oconnor, TX | General Fund | $41,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Church Victoria, TX | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Victoria College Victoria, TX | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| UHV Scholarship Fund Victoria, TX | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church Victoria, TX | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Victoria, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Victoria Victoria, TX | Lou Holtz Event | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Golden Crescent Victoria, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Sit 'Em Down Church Big Sandy, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| UHV Athletics Victoria, TX | Claud Jacobs Tourney | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $591,698 | $419,991 | $187,548 | $182,590 | 24 | $185,005 | $89,775 | $36,780 |
| 2023 | $452,007 | $138,280 | $177,250 | $160,033 | 24 | $174,558 | $53,998 | $26,713 |
| 2022 | $506,280 | $106,979 | $153,935 | $148,033 | 18 | $149,908 | $25,992 | $25,185 |
| 2021 | $499,407 | $237,787 | $150,052 | $144,433 | 18 | $146,358 | $85,384 | $25,441 |
| 2020 | $399,689 | $104,294 | $97,630 | $87,000 | 13 | — | $57,045 | $20,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships, churches, a food bank, athletics, and other charitable purposes. One recipient, Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, describes its mission as providing a safe, loving home for abused or neglected children and mothers with children, and hope for a brighter future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $182,590. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $41,000, with a median grant of $2,750. Larger grants included $41,000 to Father Dan Morales Endowment for its general fund; $30,000 to St Paul the Apostle Church for its general fund; $20,000 each to Victoria College and UHV Scholarship Fund for scholarships; and $15,000 to Holy Family Catholic Church for its general fund. Bluebonnet Youth Ranch received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth French Sr as president; Teresa French and Kelly French as vice presidents; Kristy Kirkland as secretary; and Kenneth French Jr as treasurer.
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation is led by Kenneth French Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth French Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly French
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth French Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristy Kirkland
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teresa French
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation
How much does Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation give each year?
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation gave $183K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 24 grants.
What is Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $7,608, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation give grants?
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Victoria, TX (18 grants) and Seguin, TX (2 grants).
Does Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Fundraiser Event" (3 grants).
Who are Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Father Dan Morales Endowment ($41,000), St Paul the Apostle Church ($30,000) and Victoria College ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation?
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation reported $592K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships, churches, a food bank, athletics, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's EIN?
Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3920145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Haberling McLeroy Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/haberling-mcleroy-family-foundation-morg_78a2fbdf037d41269943359f2cab0470
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