Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust
Accepts applications
Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust is a private foundation in Kerrville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $217,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$217,600
- Assets$64.7 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
59% 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 | $1.6 million | 50 | $57.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 49 | $61.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 65 | $64.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Oehler P O Box 298370, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (830) 896-2262 |
| What to submit | The foundation has a specific grant application form. This form asks for the organizations name, address, employer identification number, phone number and name of top paid staff or board member and title. It also asks for their nonprofit status, a brief history of the organization, purpose of the grant they are applying for and the goals and results they want to happen as a result of receiving this grant. The applicant must also attach their most recent financial statements, the latest form 990 they have filed, the organizations budget and the budget for the project to be funded by this grant. They also need to enclose a listing of the board members, key staff members and details of any indebtedness the organization has to any of the board members or principal employees. They must also submit a copy of the latest IRS determination letter. It then must be signed by the appropriate officials of the organization. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted prior to monthly board meetings. |
| Restrictions | Organization must be a 501(c)(3) or governmental agency in kerr county or adjacent counties to kerr county, Texas (bandera, edwards, gillespie, kendall, kimble and real). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 63 | $2.5 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $33,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schreiner University | Funding for hill country college fund scholarship program | $217,600 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Raphael Community Free Clinic Inc | General operating support to support medical care and medications | $115,000 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church (Preschool) | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Comfort Golden Age Center Foundation | For renovation and updates to organization's building | $100,000 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Assist with $5 million capital campaign to expand and renovate facility | $100,000 |
| Kimble County Hospital District | General remodeling of hospital including new er exam room floors, nurses' station, and er public entrance | $100,000 |
| Kerrville Little League | General operating | $78,074 |
| Edwards County Senior Activity Center | Assist with building a covered outdoor area and improve senior center accessibility | $76,475 |
| Hill Country Casa | Assist with purchase of building currently rented | $75,000 |
| Medina Volunteer Fire Department | Assist with purchases of a type 3 wildland engine | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Funding assistance for non-profit summit event assistance | $65,000 |
| Bandera County Committee on Aging Inc | Funding for meals on wheels | $62,000 |
| Playhouse 2000 Inc | General operating support and hvac replacement | $51,000 |
| Doss Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Assist with purchase of new f550 brush attach truck | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Christian Counseling Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Crisis Council Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Mission for Health Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Kerr County Christian Action Council | Operating support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $45,145 |
| Notre Dame Catholic School | Replace teacher laptops and purchase touchscreen tablets for classrooms | $41,050 |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Pop up market food distribution event assistance | $36,000 |
| Christian Women's Job Corps of Kerr County | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Sight Savers America | For eye care screenings/follow up for local children and assistive technology for area residents with low vision | $33,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Christian Men's Job Corps of Kerr County | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Families & Literacy Inc | Funding for education classes | $30,000 |
| A Doggie 4 You | Establish low-cost spay/neuter clinic for bandera county pets | $25,000 |
| Bandera Natural History Museum | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Camp Eagle | Assist building of educational meeting space for camp and teks outdoor education programming | $25,000 |
| Heart of the Hills Heritage Center | General operating support for kerr county history museum | $25,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries | Support for construction of transitional housing | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Assist with salary for mental health professional | $25,000 |
| The Grace Center | General operating support for domestic violence emergency shelter | $25,000 |
| Children's Ark of United Methodist Church | General operating support | $23,000 |
| Schreiner University (Landers Fund) | Annual landers fund distribution | $22,500 |
| Kerrville Christmas Lighting Corporation | Assist with replacement of the kerr county courthouse christmas tree | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T Kyle Priour
- William H Cowden Jr
- Erin Mosty Wofford
- Scott Parker
- James Stehling
- Lynn Lemeilleur
- Scott Peschel
- Amy Billeiter
- Brian Oehler
- Rustin K Zuber
Questions people ask
Does Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be submitted prior to monthly board meetings.
How much does Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists T Kyle Priour (President), William H Cowden Jr (Vice Pres.), Erin Mosty Wofford (Director) and Scott Parker (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & FD Mgmt Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.