CB and Anita Branch Trust
Preselected recipients only
CB and Anita Branch Trust is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $600,000. 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 grants19
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$59.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 65 | $52.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 81 | $53.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 56 | $56.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 19 | $59.6 million |
How to apply
CB and Anita Branch Trust 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 CB and Anita Branch Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $2.1 million |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake University | Help prepare students to be better people and to succeed | $600,000 |
| Cibolo Center for Conservation | General fund | $325,000 |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Holy Cross of San Antonio | General fund | $200,000 |
| Sarah Roberts French Home | General fund | $200,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church | General fund | $200,000 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | General fund | $100,000 |
| Friends of Cibolo Wilderness | General fund | $100,000 |
| St John Bosco Elementary School | General fund | $80,000 |
| Ebtm Education Foundation (Education Burma Thailand Myanmar) | Funding myanmar migrant education programs in thailand | $50,000 |
| Interfaith San Antonio Alliance | General fund | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Pets Alive | General fund | $25,000 |
| San Antoniol Legal Services Association | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mission Heritage Partners | General fund | $10,000 |
| Today's Catholic | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | General fund | $10,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters | General fund | $7,500 |
| Missionary Servants of St Anthony | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Drought
Questions people ask
Does CB and Anita Branch Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CB and Anita Branch Trust give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs CB and Anita Branch Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James L Drought (Trustee).
What does CB and Anita Branch Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.