The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $299,000 to charitable organizations, including schools, social-service organizations, and a mobile clinic.
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation at a glance
In short: The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation gave $299K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $299,000
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,591
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $9,081,539
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe application materials or a process for submitting requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4800 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 877-2661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Episcopal High School Houston ($65K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 115 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients: 97% were reported in Texas, 2% in Arizona, and 2% in New York. The listed Texas grants include recipients in Houston, Bellaire, Hockley, and Dallas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2025) to $625K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $299K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High School Houston Bellaire, TX | Annual Fund | $65,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Houston, TX | Operating Expenses | $35,000 |
| Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Hear Houston, TX | Tuition assistance | $35,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center Bellaire, TX | Family Support Office | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Houston, TX | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Presbyterian School Houston, TX | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Junior League Houston Houston, TX | Annual Gala | $15,000 |
| Christus Healthy Living Mobile Clin Houston, TX | Support the operation of the Mobile Clinic | $10,000 |
| The Kinkaid School Houston, TX | Scholarship Assistance | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Country Hockley, TX | Educational Needs | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,081,539 | $605,305 | $401,076 | $299,000 | 22 | $299,000 | $525,729 | $536,082 |
| 2024 | $8,877,310 | $300,898 | $669,398 | $573,500 | 22 | $573,500 | $212,112 | $529,321 |
| 2023 | $9,245,810 | $315,862 | $718,684 | $625,000 | 24 | $625,000 | $227,413 | $501,932 |
| 2022 | $9,648,632 | $865,047 | $702,544 | $574,575 | 24 | $574,575 | $783,904 | $533,071 |
| 2021 | $9,486,129 | $871,133 | $674,284 | $575,000 | 23 | — | $796,855 | $484,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $536K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants support organizations and activities including education, tuition and scholarship assistance, general and operating expenses, family support, and health services.
Examples of grantees’ work include Presbyterian School’s educational program in a Christian environment; Catholic Charities Inc.’s assistance with needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and counseling; the Houston Food Bank’s work to provide food; and St. Dominic Village’s care for elders. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $299,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $65,000, with a median of $8,750. Its largest reported grants included $65,000 to Episcopal High School Houston for its Annual Fund; $35,000 to Ronald McDonald for operating expenses; and $35,000 to Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart for tuition assistance.
Other reported grants included $20,000 to Neuhaus Education Center for its Family Support Office; $15,000 each to Catholic Charities, Presbyterian School, and Junior League Houston; and $10,000 each to Christus Healthy Living Mobile Clinic, The Kinkaid School, Boys Girls Country, and Covenant House Texas. The foundation also reported $7,500 to Casa de Esperanza for its Hand of Hope AmeriCorps Program. Presbyterian School, the Houston Food Bank, and St. Dominic Village each reported receiving $15,000, $5,000, and $5,000, respectively, in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Camille W. Tichenor, Iris Allen, Bob D. Duboise, Elizabeth Greening, and Lloyd P. Webre Jr. as trustees. It lists R. W. Sneed as president; Mary Iris Webre, Robert L. Kayl, and Roberta Rude as vice presidents; and Iris Contreras as secretary.
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation is led by R. W. Sneed, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. W. Sneed
President
On filings since 2021
$5K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Bob D. Duboise
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Camille W. Tichenor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Greening
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Iris Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lloyd P. Webre Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert L. Kayl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Iris Contreras
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
$5K (2023) → $8K (2025)
Mary Iris Webre
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Roberta Rude
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marjorie Pribyl (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to R W Sneed (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation
How much does The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation give each year?
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation gave $299K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $574K across 22 grants.
What is The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's typical grant size?
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $13,591, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation give grants?
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (15 grants) and Bellaire, TX (2 grants).
Does The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Tuition assistance" (3 grants).
Who are The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's largest grantees?
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Episcopal High School Houston ($65,000), Ronald McDonald ($35,000) and Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Hear ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation?
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $536K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants support organizations and activities including education, tuition and scholarship assistance, general and operating expenses, family support, and health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's EIN?
The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0240169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Iris and Lloyd Webre 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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