ROBERT J & HELEN C KLEBERG FOUNDATION

Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024

SAN ANTONIO, TXEIN 746044810

Annual Giving

$13.1M-8% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$109K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation is committed to supporting and improving quality of life in South Texas communities, investing in scientific research and innovation, and wildlife and habitat stewardship

Focus Areas

biomedical researchcancer researchmedical education and traininghospitals and health systemscommunity health and family planningemergency medical servicespatient support services (cancer patient accommodation)higher education

Grant Types

research grantsprogrammatic supportpatient services grantsemergency services fundingoperating support

Funded Initiatives

Since inception awarded $391.1 million in grants; 39 new grants totaling nearly $15 million awarded in 2024; contributed to first successful bone marrow transplant from unrelated donor, Human Genome project, transgenesis, and personalized medicine

How to Apply

Two grant cycles per year (Spring and Fall deadlines posted on website). Pre-request similar to LOI may be required. Medical research institutions may submit one application each grant cycle. Contact margretb@alexventures.com before setting up new account. Priority given to organizations with previous relationship.

Does Not Fund

Community/health/education organizations outside Kleberg County and adjoining South Texas counties not funded. Capital projects rarely supported. Projects beyond 3 years generally not considered. Animal shelters/zoos/rehabilitation not eligible unless previously funded. Medical research not accepting new organizations without funding in past 10 years.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-8%

$13.1M

Grants

Median

$109K

States

2023-3%

$14.3M

Grants

Median

$204K

States

2022

$14.7M

Grants

Median

$133K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$109K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$38K

25th Pctile

$406K

75th Pctile

$1.2M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $38K and $406K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.2M

2024

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

TX · SUPPORT MEDICAL STUDY

$1.0M

2024

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

CA · CHARITABLE

$1.0M

2024

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER

TX · SUPPORT MEDICAL STUDIES

$994K

2024

RICE UNIVERSITY

TX · SUPPORT MEDICAL STUDY

$839K

2024

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY

PA · CHARITABLE

Geographic Focus

$8.2M38 grants

$1.5M2 grants

$1.2M2 grants

$730K2 grants

$600K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$242.6M

$13.1M(5.4%)

2023

$228.6M

$14.3M(6.2%)

2022

$221.3M

$14.7M(6.7%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.