Estill Foundation
Accepts applications
Estill Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$224,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $316,000 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $250,500 | 14 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $316,000 | 19 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $224,500 | 15 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Estill Foundation PO Box 2787, Corpus Christi, TX 78403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 883-8151, christine@sshpc.com |
| What to submit | Letter explaining the needs of the entity and requested amount. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Benefitting nueces county and surrounding Texas counties |
What Estill Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $224,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | General operations | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of the Golden Crescent | General operations | $30,000 |
| Texsar | General operations | $25,000 |
| Corpus Christi Pregnancy Center | General operations | $20,000 |
| Corpus Christi Hope House | General operations | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | General operations | $20,000 |
| Compassionate Care | General operations | $15,000 |
| Family Counseling Service | General operations | $15,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Summer programs | $10,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Day of giving | $10,000 |
| Scouting America - So Tex Council | General operations | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Coastal Bend | School supplies | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Education Foundation | At-risk students | $5,000 |
| Corpus Christi Sailing Foundation | Navy regatta | $3,000 |
| Art Museum of South Texas | Senior outreach program | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Wesson-Dodd
- Narendra Patel
- Christine Salch
Questions people ask
Does Estill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Estill Foundation give?
$224,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Estill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Wesson-Dodd (Pres/Secreta), Narendra Patel (Vice Preside) and Christine Salch (Treasurer).
What does Estill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.