Soar Texas
Accepts applications
Soar Texas is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6,043
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $95,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 5 | $5,940 |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 12 | $6,043 |
How to apply
| Contact | Amber Russell 6101 W Courtyard Dr 1-150, Austin, TX 78730 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 777-3135 |
| What to submit | All applications and required documents (proof of acceptance or enrollment at one of the applicable universities, school transcript, and a recommendation letter) must be submitted online at www.loarpllc.com/soar or received at 6101 w courtyeard dr., 1-150, austin, tx 78730. |
| Deadlines | Application submission opens in december and closes in march of the following year. |
| Restrictions | Eligibility requirements can be found online at www.loarpllc.com/soar. Scholarship funds will be made payable to the accredited university of the recipient's choice and can be applied for tuition, room and board, or other educational expense through the university. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Soar Texas funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Texas A&m University - College Station | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Baylor University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Texas A&m University - Corpus Christi | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m International University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Texas McGovern Medical School | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Texas School of Dentistry | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Houston | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amber Russell
- Robert Jaye
- Ashley Pinto
Questions people ask
Does Soar Texas accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application submission opens in december and closes in march of the following year..
How much does Soar Texas give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Soar Texas?
Its 2024 filing lists Amber Russell (President), Robert Jaye (Director) and Ashley Pinto (Director).
What does Soar Texas fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.