Carenet Cares
Preselected recipients only
Carenet Cares is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,666 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,765. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$192,666
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,765
- Assets$122,387
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,990 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,865 | 1 | $67,094 |
| 2024 | $150,990 | 1 | $22,180 |
| 2025 | $192,666 | 61 | $122,387 |
How to apply
Carenet Cares says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carenet Cares funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $34,628 in 28 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $21,960 |
| Alabama | 5 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $6,100 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Financial assistance | $2,765 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,495 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,200 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,800 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,800 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,345 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,300 |
| Ashley Ramos | assist financially | $1,100 |
| Individual | financial assistance | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Lozano
- Chris Lumbatis
- Shoshannah Michalec
- Erin Gonzalez
- Robin Peloguin
- Daisy May Torres
- Brian Briggs
Questions people ask
Does Carenet Cares accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carenet Cares give?
$192,666 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Carenet Cares?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Lozano (President), Chris Lumbatis (Secretary), Shoshannah Michalec (Treasurer) and Erin Gonzalez (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Carenet Cares fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.