Semmes Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Semmes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $271,950 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$271,950
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$49.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26.5 million the year before.
40% 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 | $5.3 million | 9 | $64.1 million |
| 2024 | $26.5 million | 4 | $44.3 million |
| 2025 | $271,950 | 5 | $49.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cory Albracht 800 Navarro Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 225-0887 |
| What to submit | Concise written proposals. Must show exempt status. |
| Restrictions | Generally san antonio area. No individual grants, loans. The majority of contributions are in areas of interest, or board specified institutions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Semmes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $21,950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | Hazel phelps jones award of merit | $250,000 |
| McNay Art Museum | Art exhibits | $18,300 |
| Texas Bar Foundation | Legal aid | $2,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | Medical research support | $1,150 |
| University of Texas San Antonio | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Semmes
- Patricia Semmes
- William M Fisher
- Cory Albracht
Questions people ask
Does Semmes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Semmes Foundation Inc give?
$271,950 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Semmes Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Semmes (President), Patricia Semmes (Vice-President/Secretary), William M Fisher (Director) and Cory Albracht (Secretary-Treasurer).
What does Semmes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.