Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation

BEAUMONT, TX EIN: 76-0065521

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

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+17.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $829K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Texas $3.8M (100%)

Kansas $10K (0%)

States

Kansas Texas

Cities

BeaumontBeuamontDallasGrovesHoustonLumbertonNederlandOlathePort ArthurPort Neches

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Christus Health Foundation ($100,000), Christus Foundation - Setx ($100,000), Catholic Charities of Setx ($67,907).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMSET ANNIVERSARY GALA BEAUMONT, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$10,000
ANAYAT HOUSE BEAUMONT, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$7,500
COMMUNITY RETIREMENT HOME PORT ARTHUR, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$39,884
EFFIE & WILTON HEBERT PUBLIC LIBRAR PORT NECHES, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$36,000
GULF COAST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB PORT ARTHUR, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$16,939
IEA - INSPIRE ENCOURAGE ACHIEVE BEUAMONT, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$25,000
JULIE ROGERS GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM BEAUMONT, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$5,000
JULIE ROGERS GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM BEAUMONT, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$20,000
LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BEAUMONT, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$6,000
PNG HSPROJECT GRADUATION PORT NECHES, TX	SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS	$6,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 40 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $960,506 to $979,000 annually • Median grant size: $18,000 • Grant range: $3,000 to $100,000 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Buckner Retirement Services: $39,995 • Community Retirement Home: $39,884 • Buckner Children and Family Services: $35,000 **Application Status:** The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.

Where does Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Texas (including Beaumont, Houston, and Port Arthur) • Kansas (including Olathe)

What size grants does Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation award?

In 2024, Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $961K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $829K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation's EIN?

Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0065521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.