Harte Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harte Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $266,868 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$266,868
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$56.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million 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 | $2.7 million | 8 | $46.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 5 | $55.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 9 | $56.8 million |
How to apply
Harte Charitable Foundation 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 Harte Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $3.6 million |
| California | 3 | $187,979 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m University Texas A&m University | Dr wes tunnell fellowship endowment | $1.0 million |
| Texas Water Trade Texas Water Trade | General charitable purposes | $875,000 |
| Texas Water Foundation Texas Water Foundation | General charitable purposes | $800,000 |
| Texas A&m University Texas A&m University | Hri endowment fund | $400,905 |
| Texas A&m University Texas A&m University | Charitable education purpose | $266,868 |
| Texas A&m University Texas A&m University | Coral reefs & ocean health lab | $250,000 |
| International Community Foundation International Community Foundation | Mayan aquifer fund grant | $152,979 |
| International Community Foundation International Community Foundation | Technical coordinator grant | $25,000 |
| Biodiversity Funders Group Biodiversity Funders Group | Marine conservation - mexico | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Sinak
- Elizabeth H Owens
- Julia Harte Widdowson
- Christopher M Harte
Questions people ask
Does Harte Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harte Charitable Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $266,868.
Who runs Harte Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David L Sinak (Trs,sec,dir), Elizabeth H Owens (Director), Julia Harte Widdowson (Pres,cob,dir) and Christopher M Harte (Director).
What does Harte Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.