Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation
The Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaumont, Texas, established in 1992. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation is tax-exempt and has been in operation since September 1983. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to support charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.7M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$961K
+46.4% YoY
Grant Count
40
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+17.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Children and youth services
- Hospitals and health associations
- Education
- Social services
- Roman Catholic organizations and churches
- Human services
- Nursing home support
- Grants for nonprofits serving disabled populations
- Higher education
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$18,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Texas (including Beaumont, Houston, and Port Arthur)
- Kansas (including Olathe)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $12.7 million
- Total revenue: $1,682,164
- Total expenses: $1,099,631
- Investment income and dividends: $485,821
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,196,343
- Total liabilities: $2,460
- Giving rate: 7.5% of assets
Contact Information:
- Address: 3535 Calder Avenue, Suite 310, Beaumont, TX 77706-5043
- Telephone: 409-727-2345
- EIN: 76-0065521
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,730,132 | $12,627,517 | $13,047,648 |
| Revenue | $1,682,164 | $574,282 | $1,173,754 |
| Expenses | $1,099,631 | $785,319 | $948,420 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $978,653 | $671,696 | $830,381 |
| Net Investment Income | $400,645 | $339,654 | $318,611 |
| Distributable Amount | $828,690 | $760,454 | $779,669 |
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
168 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
The foundation is managed by a board of directors:
- Catherine Hughes Bruney, Director
- James Black, Director
- Joe Vernon, Director
Each board member receives annual compensation of $3,000.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE HUGHES BRUNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| JAMES BLACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| JOE VERNON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
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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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