Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $809,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $800,000. 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$809,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,101 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,101 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $809,500 | 4 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Luke and Merle Soules Family 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 Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $809,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Am Foundation | To establish a reformative course of study in the dept of economics at texas a&m university. | $800,000 |
| Texas Am Foundation Chancellor | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Classical Music Institute | General purpose | $3,500 |
| San Antonio Am Club | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luther H Soules III
- Andrea Marie Soules
- Brett Augusta Soules
- Luther H Soules IV
Questions people ask
Does Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation give?
$809,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Luther H Soules III (Pres/Chair), Andrea Marie Soules (Vp,sec/Dir), Brett Augusta Soules (VP, Tres/Dir) and Luther H Soules IV (Vp,astsec/Dir).
What does Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.