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Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications San Antonio, Texas · EIN 263209975

Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $34.2 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $15.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.

83% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$454,5495$377 million
2023$2.5 million13$710 million
2024$34.2 million42$753 million

How to apply

ContactDolph Briscoe IV President
153 Treeline Park Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone or email(210) 886-8496, emilyl@kbmfoundation.com
What to submitInterested organizations should review the website; katebriscoemarmionfoundation.org for information and materials required in order to be considered for grants.
RestrictionsThe making of grants, loans or other distributions is restricted to qualified organizations or individuals exclusiviely for charitable purposes, specifically to programs in the following areas: children's interests; education; agriculture; and Western American history, culture, art, and literature; with particular emphasis on programs in Uvalde, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding areas. These include:1. Children's Interests. To benefit children, with special enphasis on education.2. Agriculture. To promote agriculature, animal husbandary, and preservation of open space native ranch land.3. Western American History, Culture, Art and Literature. To (a) support the visualand literary arts with emphsis on Western art, educational programs, events, andexhibits; and (b) educate the community on Southwestern American history, culture, art and literature.At all times and within such purposes, the Foundation is restricted to operate exlusively for charitable, religious,literaty, educati

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas41$33.8 million
Maryland1$366,671

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 42 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
UCISD Moving Forward Foundation
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$15.0 million
UT Briscoe Center
Austin, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$7.2 million
El Progreso Memorial Library
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$2.0 million
Christus Children's Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$2.0 million
National Western Art Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$1.5 million
Texas AM San Antonio Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$1.0 million
El Progreso Memorial Library
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$600,000
Remember the Alamo Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$500,000
Texas AM International University
Laredo, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$500,000
Humanities Texas
Austin, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$375,000
Kaboom
Bethesda, MD
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$366,671
Briscoe Animal Resource Center of U
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$325,000
Alamo College Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$300,000
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$300,000
Children's Bereavement Center
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$200,000
San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$200,000
Southwest Texas College
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$200,000
San Antonio Sports Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$200,000
San Antonio Life Academy
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$175,000
Avance
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$150,000
Stars Scholarship Fund
McAllen, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$150,000
Greater SA After-School All-Stars
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$100,000
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$100,000
Giving Tree of South Texas
McAllen, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$100,000
Uvalde County Jr Livestock Show Ass
Uvalde, TX
Scholarships for all Uvalde County Jr. Livestock Show participants$63,200
Kate Marmion Rides to Radiation
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$60,000
Uvalde Classical Academy
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$50,000
Arthur Nagel Community Clinic
Bandera, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$50,000
Bluebonnet Children's Advocacy
Hondo, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$50,000
SAMM Ministries
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$50,000
City of Lytle
Lytle, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$50,000
San Antonio Food Bank
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$40,000
South Texas Food Bank
Laredo, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$40,000
Uvalde Good Egg Enterprises LLC
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$35,000
Boys and Girls Club San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$30,000
Rio Grande Inter Study Center
Laredo, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$25,000
St Philips Episcopal School
Uvalde, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$20,000
South Texas Children's Home Ministr
Beeville, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$20,000
Snipsa
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$10,000
Charity Ball Assocaiation of San An
San Antonio, TX
To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation give?

$34.2 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.

Who runs Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Carol Kothmann (Secretary), Dolph Briscoe IV (President & CEO), Margaret Briscoe (Director) and Barbara Woodman (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.

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