Horse Creek Trust
Preselected recipients only
Horse Creek Trust is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,750 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$148,750
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $156,250 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,350 | 20 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $156,250 | 21 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $148,750 | 22 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Horse Creek 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 Horse Creek Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $69,350 |
| Virginia | 2 | $33,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 4 | $5,400 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Unrestricted general | $23,000 |
| Witte Museum | Unrestricted general | $21,200 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | Unrestricted general | $11,150 |
| McNay Art Museum | Unrestricted general | $11,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Millsaps College | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Mission Heritage Partners | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| University of Southern California | Unrestricted general | $2,400 |
| Contemporary Art for San Antonio | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | General funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jefferson Bank
- Allan G Paterson Jr
- Carolyn J Paterson
Questions people ask
Does Horse Creek Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horse Creek Trust give?
$148,750 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Horse Creek Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jefferson Bank (Co-Trustee), Allan G Paterson Jr (Co-Trustee) and Carolyn J Paterson (Co-Trustee).
What does Horse Creek Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.