Judy Calder Foundation
Accepts applications
Judy Calder Foundation is a private foundation in Boerne, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $343,625 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$343,625
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $285,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $370,000 | 16 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 19 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $343,625 | 20 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roberta Belanger co Frost Bank 1300 S Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (830) 249-2551 |
| What to submit | 501(c)(3) letter, financials, board members, operating budget, Form 990, description of request |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Care of animals, animal medicine, agricultural education, equine-assisted programs |
What Judy Calder Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $343,625 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | Programs | $150,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | Programs & Equipment | $105,000 |
| Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center | Capital projects | $6,125 |
| Hill Country Horse Rescue | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Animal League | Program | $5,000 |
| Hay Dude Equine Rescue | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Project grant | $5,000 |
| Wings and Reins Equine Refuge | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kendall County Jr Livestock Association | Programs & Equipment | $5,000 |
| Happened by Chance Horses | Operations | $5,000 |
| Open TRAIL Ranch | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tracys Paws Rescue | Operations | $5,000 |
| Triple H Equitherapy Center | Programs | $5,000 |
| Oasis Acres Equine Assisted Therapy Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Upward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship | Operations | $5,000 |
| Triple Me Mac Equine Sanctuary | Programs | $5,000 |
| Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society | Programs | $5,000 |
| Dream Walkers Equine Therapy Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wings and Reins Equine Refuge | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Orchestra | Operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Calder
- Brent Calder
- Patricia Calder
Questions people ask
Does Judy Calder Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Judy Calder Foundation give?
$343,625 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Judy Calder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd Calder (President), Brent Calder (Director) and Patricia Calder (Director).
What does Judy Calder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and youth programs.