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B Gill Clements Foundation

Annual Giving
$0.5M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $456,000 (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Annual review cycle
  • Grant Range: Average $30,400 (specific range not available)
  • Geographic Focus: Texas (primarily Dallas area) and select other states

Contact Details

  • Phone: (214) 720-0190
  • Website: http://www.pgcfoundation.net/ (currently not accessible)
  • Address: 7726 Marquette St, Dallas, TX 75225-4413
  • Email: Not publicly available

Overview

The B Gill Clements Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2002 with assets of $7.3 million as of 2024. The foundation awards approximately $456,000 annually across 15 grants, with an average grant size of $30,400. Named after Benjamin Gill Clements (1941-2010), son of former Texas Governor William Clements Jr., the foundation carries on a significant family philanthropic legacy in Texas. The foundation's mission focuses on enabling program development and research that ensures good health, preserves the environment and wildlife, and addresses social needs and civic improvement through education, primarily in Texas and communities where the family resides.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation provides grants for:

  • Program development grants: Amount varies (supporting new initiatives)
  • Research funding: Amount varies (health and environmental research)
  • Smaller capital requests: Amount varies (considered case-by-case)
  • General operating expenses: Amount varies (selective, case-by-case basis)
  • Application method: Annual review cycle (specific deadlines not publicly available)

Priority Areas

  • Health care programs and research
  • Human services addressing social needs
  • Environmental preservation initiatives
  • Wildlife protection and conservation
  • Education programs promoting civic improvement

What They Don't Fund

Specific exclusions not publicly documented; prospective applicants should contact the foundation directly for detailed restrictions.

Governance and Leadership

The foundation operates with three unpaid family trustees:

  • Patricia L. Clements - Trustee, President, and Treasurer
  • William Mims Rohde Jr. - Trustee and Executive Officer
  • Jay Stewart Rohde - Trustee and Executive Officer

The foundation is part of a larger Clements family philanthropic network that includes several related foundations sharing similar missions and values.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The foundation reviews applications annually. Application materials are reportedly available through the foundation website (pgcfoundation.net), though the site was not accessible during research. Prospective applicants should contact the foundation directly at (214) 720-0190 to request current application guidelines, deadlines, and eligibility criteria.

Decision Timeline

Applications are reviewed annually, though specific review schedules and notification timelines are not publicly available.

Success Rates

Not publicly available. The foundation made 15 grants in 2023, 16 in 2022, and 18 in both 2021 and 2020.

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly documented. Contact the foundation directly for information about reapplying after an unsuccessful attempt.

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's giving patterns and stated mission:

  • Strong alignment with the foundation's five core focus areas is essential
  • Texas-based organizations, particularly in the Dallas area, appear to receive priority consideration
  • Programs that combine multiple foundation interests (e.g., environmental education, health research) may be particularly compelling
  • The foundation's consistent support of 15-18 organizations annually suggests they value both new partnerships and sustained relationships
  • Average grant size of $30,400 indicates the foundation prefers supporting multiple organizations rather than making large single grants

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Contact the foundation directly at (214) 720-0190 for current application procedures as public information is limited
  • Focus proposals on one or more of the five priority areas: health care, human services, environmental preservation, wildlife protection, or education
  • Texas-based organizations have geographic advantage, though grants are made in multiple states
  • Plan requests around the $30,400 average grant size
  • The foundation reviews applications annually, so timing is crucial - confirm current cycle with foundation staff
  • With $7.3 million in assets and consistent annual giving, the foundation represents a stable funding source
  • Family-led governance suggests personal relationships and mission alignment are likely important factors

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