Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation is a private foundation in Fredericksburg, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,835 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 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$150,835
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $141,200 the year before.
50% 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 | $155,781 | 19 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $141,200 | 14 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $150,835 | 17 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's 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 Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $145,835 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Human welfare | $25,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute | Public conservation | $21,000 |
| Willow City Volunteer Fire & Rescue | Human welfare | $20,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battleship Association | Public education | $13,800 |
| King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management | Private education | $10,000 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | Human welfare | $10,000 |
| Meadowbrook Parent's Association | Private education | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Academy | Private education | $7,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Forum Gala | Human welfare | $6,000 |
| August Heart | Human welfare | $6,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Private education | $5,000 |
| Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Ctr Dallas | Human welfare | $4,235 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Human welfare | $4,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battleship Association | Public education | $3,800 |
| The Mustard Seed | Human welfare | $3,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Human welfare | $1,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Human welfare | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecilia Lewis Johnson McMurrey
Questions people ask
Does Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation give?
$150,835 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cecilia Lewis Johnson McMurrey (Trustee).
What does Patricia Lewis Zoch Children's Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.