Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lewisville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 24 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 26 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 26 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc 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 Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College scholarships | $1.2 million |
| Hebron High School | General use | $173,555 |
| Hebron 9th Grade Campus | General use | $131,762 |
| Killian Middle School | General use | $124,563 |
| Castle Hills Elementary School | General use | $97,904 |
| Independence Elementary School | General use | $91,915 |
| Prestonwood Christian Academy | General use | $45,000 |
| Prince of Peace Christian School | General use | $35,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy | General use | $35,000 |
| Memorial Elementary School | General use | $30,506 |
| June Shelton School and Evaluation Center | General use | $27,500 |
| Trivium Academy | General use | $20,000 |
| Coram Deo Academy | General use | $17,500 |
| Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville | General use | $17,500 |
| John Paul II High School | General use | $17,500 |
| Legacy Christian Academy | General use | $17,500 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School | General use | $17,500 |
| Harmony School of Science | General use | $12,500 |
| Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Inc | General use | $12,500 |
| Greenhill School | General use | $10,000 |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | General use | $7,500 |
| Indian Creek Elementary | General use | $7,500 |
| Iuniversity Prep | General use | $7,500 |
| Mary Immaculate School | General use | $7,500 |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas | General use | $7,500 |
| Lewisville Education Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Katerine Bearden
- Virginia Koons
- Parker Bright
- Harvey Bright
- Justin Bright
- Vicki Vaughn Fruge
Questions people ask
Does Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Katerine Bearden (President/Director), Virginia Koons (Vice President/Director), Parker Bright (Treasurer/Director) and Harvey Bright (Secretary/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Castle Hills Schools Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.