Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord is a private foundation based in Wimberley, Texas. It made 10 grants totaling $209,000 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Texas, California, and New Mexico.
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord at a glance
In short: Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord gave $209K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $209,000
- +221.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,900
- +189.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,024,159
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 408, Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: (512) 847-5192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Texas Tribune ($35K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wimberley, Texas. In filing year 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 17% to recipients in California, and 16% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 457% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $209K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Texas Tribune Austin, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| National Ghost Ranch Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $34,000 |
| Givewell Oakland, CA | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center Austin, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Hays-Caldwell Women's Resource Center San Marcos, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Wimberley Valley Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Citizen's Climate Education Coronado, CA | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Austin, TX | Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,024,159 | $246,020 | $223,386 | $209,000 | 10 | $210,641 | $233,070 | $189,341 |
| 2024 | $3,702,101 | $3,559,630 | $70,788 | $65,000 | 9 | $66,713 | $23,929 | $79,699 |
| 2023 | $191,536 | $15,637 | $45,909 | $40,000 | 7 | $41,717 | $11,810 | $13,541 |
| 2022 | $221,808 | $29,969 | $43,044 | $37,500 | 7 | $38,921 | $26,267 | $15,237 |
| 2021 | $234,883 | $34,308 | $37,705 | $32,500 | 7 | $33,613 | $30,303 | $16,081 |
| 2020 | $238,280 | $10,376 | $34,667 | $29,000 | 9 | — | $6,263 | $13,918 |
| 2019 | $262,571 | $19,144 | $36,150 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $14,685 | $14,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in arts and arts education, breast cancer support, watershed sustainability, climate education, and education and retreat programming.
For example, Austin Theatre Alliance says it connects people and strengthens community through performances, arts education, and experiences in downtown Austin. The Breast Cancer Resource Center describes its work as providing personalized support, information, and emotional support to people affected by breast cancer. Wimberley Valley Watershed Association says it works to build watershed awareness and support sustainable water policies and practices. Citizens’ Climate Education says it educates, trains, and organizes people to build political will for climate solutions. National Ghost Ranch Foundation describes its education and retreat center as fostering well-being and spiritual health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $209,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest grants included $35,000 to The Texas Tribune, $34,000 to National Ghost Ranch Foundation, $30,000 to GiveWell, and $25,000 to Austin Theatre Alliance. Other grants included $20,000 each to Breast Cancer Resource Center, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Resource Center, and Texas State University; $15,000 to Wimberley Valley Watershed Association; and $5,000 each to Citizens’ Climate Education and Jeremiah Program. The filing lists the purpose of each grant as supporting the recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Holzgrafe as president and director; Virginia Bailey as secretary and director; and Herbert K Acord III, Kent Bailey, Jeffrey Holzgrafe, Lisa A Holzgrafe, and Dinah A Weems as directors.
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord is led by Matthew Holzgrafe, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Holzgrafe
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dinah A. Weems
Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2020
Secretary & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert K. Acord III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Holzgrafe
Director
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2020
President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Holzgrafe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Bailey
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herbert K. Acord (2019) — President & Director
- Former: Janet C. Acord (2019) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord
How much does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord give each year?
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord gave $209K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 9 grants.
What is Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord's typical grant size?
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,900, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord that year got $14K on average.
Where does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord give grants?
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and New Mexico (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants) and San Marcos, TX (2 grants).
Who are Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord's largest grantees?
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord's largest 2025 grantees include The Texas Tribune ($35,000), National Ghost Ranch Foundation ($34,000) and Givewell ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord?
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in arts and arts education, breast cancer support, watershed sustainability, climate education, and education and retreat programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord's EIN?
Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3908593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Herbert Kenneth and Janet Cleaves Acord 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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