Impetus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Impetus Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $14.1 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14.1 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$346 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7.8 million the year before.
61% 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 | $12.2 million | 34 | $279 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 45 | $310 million |
| 2025 | $14.1 million | 84 | $346 million |
How to apply
Impetus 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 Impetus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 71 | $12.9 million |
| New York | 2 | $535,500 |
| California | 4 | $359,833 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200,625 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tecnologico de Monterrey Foundation | General Charitable Purpse | $3.0 million |
| United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | General Charitable Purpose | $2.4 million |
| UT Health Science Center of San Antonio | General charitable purpose | $2.0 million |
| St Mary's Hall | General charitable purpose | $837,500 |
| Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation | General charitable purpose | $540,600 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | General Charitable Purpose | $533,000 |
| Haven For Hope Bexar County | general charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Bexar Co Performing Arts Ctr | General charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Classical Musical Institute | General charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Teach for America San Antonio | General Charitable Purpose | $312,500 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | General Charitable Purpose | $250,000 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation | General charitable purpose | $210,000 |
| City Year San Antonio | General Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| San Antonio Report fka Rivard Report | General charitable purpose | $116,000 |
| World Affairs Council | General charitable purpsoe | $100,625 |
| Catholic Charities of San Antonio | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Baby 2 Baby | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| LA Fire Department Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill County | General Charitable Foundation | $100,000 |
| St Jude's Ranch for Children | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| World Affairs Council of San Antonio | General Charitable Purpose | $76,000 |
| Witte Museum of San Antonio | General charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Brighton Center | General charitable purpose | $70,000 |
| San Antonio Children's Museum | General chartibale purpose | $65,000 |
| Crosspoint Inc | General Charitable Purpose | $65,000 |
| Texas Exes Scholarship Foundation | General charitable purpose | $60,500 |
| Fluxx Labs Inc | General Charitable Purpose | $59,833 |
| City Education Partners | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Old Spanish Missions Inc | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General charitable purpose | $37,500 |
| Texas A&M SA Foundation | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| University Health Systems Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Tobin Cener fka Bexar County Performing Arts | General Charitable Purpose | $26,215 |
| Briscoe Western Art Museum | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria Alvarez
Questions people ask
Does Impetus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Impetus Foundation give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Impetus Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maria Alvarez (Trustee).
What does Impetus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and science and research.