Clive And Kathryn Runnells Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting educational and charitable initiatives. Its mission includes funding educational programs, healthcare facilities, and historical preservation efforts, reflecting a commitment to community well-being and cultural heritage. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions, medical centers, and local community organizations. It has a notable emphasis on supporting projects in Texas and Wyoming, particularly in areas such as healthcare and education.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local nonprofits working in education, community events, hospital/medical capital needs, or historic preservation with funding requests in the small-to-midsize grant range (roughly $3k–$25k) and strong local credibility or a referral route.
Good Fit
- • Project fits education, local community, hospital support, or historic restoration themes.
- • Request is for a one-time project or capital item in the small-to-mid grant range shown in filings.
- • Strong local presence or connection in Texas (especially Matagorda area) or an existing relationship/referral to the foundation directors.
- • Ability to obtain an introduction from a prior grantee or a community intermediary.
Geography
In the latest year grants were sent to two states with a clear primary focus in Texas (about 60% of dollars) and a single award to Wyoming, indicating a regional/state-level footprint rather than a national or strictly local pattern.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven grants to six distinct, apparently independent recipients (all new that year), which indicates a moderate spread of beneficiaries for this microfoundation rather than an extremely narrow or captive recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected recipients and no public application route or contact was found; although many 2024 recipients were new, the available evidence points to an invitation- or referral-driven process rather than open solicitation, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
