South Texas Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
South Texas Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Victoria, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $596,333 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $208,333. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$596,333
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$208,333
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $546,333 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $553,494 | 41 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $546,333 | 28 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $596,333 | 43 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas L Keller PO Box 2549, Victoria, TX 77902 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 573-4383 |
| What to submit | All distributions by the foundation have been made to charitable, religious or educational organizations. If the foundation adopts a grant, scholarship, fellowship or loan program, it will develop appropriate forms and procedures at that time. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | As stated above. |
What South Texas Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 28 | $449,233 |
| New York | 9 | $66,600 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $19,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Orange Show Foundation | Charitable/educational | $208,333 |
| St George's School | Charitable/educational | $50,000 |
| Manhattan Art Program | Charitable/educational | $48,600 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Charitable/educational | $31,400 |
| The Texas Zoo | Charitable/educational | $23,500 |
| Friends of Victoria Bronte Library | Charitable/educational | $21,500 |
| Grace Ranch Riding Inc | Charitable/educational | $21,500 |
| St George Catholic Church | Charitable/educational | $16,000 |
| Christ's Kitchen | Charitable/educational | $14,000 |
| Food Bank of Golden Crescent | Charitable/educational | $14,000 |
| Art League of Houston | Charitable/educational | $13,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | Charitable/educational | $12,800 |
| Belles Buds Rescue | Charitable/educational | $8,000 |
| Catholic Chaplain Corps | Charitable/educational | $8,000 |
| Serve Up A Cure | Charitable/educational | $8,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church | Charitable/educational | $8,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Charitable/educational | $8,000 |
| Ballroom Marfa | Charitable/educational | $7,500 |
| Mid-Coast Family Services | Charitable/educational | $6,000 |
| Refugio County Elderly Services | Charitable/educational | $6,000 |
| Tivoli Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable/educational | $6,000 |
| Victoria Christian Assistance | Charitable/educational | $6,000 |
| Victoria County Senior Citizens | Charitable/educational | $6,000 |
| Community Action Committee | Charitable/educational | $5,000 |
| Perpetual Help Home | Charitable/educational | $5,000 |
| The Riding Therapy Center | Charitable/educational | $5,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | Charitable/educational | $5,000 |
| Victoria Ballet Theatre | Charitable/educational | $5,000 |
| Nova Arts Foundation Inc | Charitable/educational | $3,000 |
| Victoria Fine Arts Assocation | Charitable/educational | $2,500 |
| American Federation of Arts | Charitable/educational | $2,000 |
| Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption | Charitable/educational | $2,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley | Charitable/educational | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable/educational | $1,500 |
| Teaching Matters | Chartiable/educational | $1,000 |
| Victoria Bach Festival | Charitable/educational | $1,000 |
| Victoria Symphony | Chartiable/educational | $1,000 |
| The Vine School | Charitable/educational | $500 |
| ASPCA | Charitable/educational | $500 |
| French Heritage Society Inc | Charitable/educational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly O Kemp
- Thomas L Keller
- Madeline M Merrill
- Thomas P W Robinson
- Stephanie K Loeffler
Questions people ask
Does South Texas Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As stated above.
How much does South Texas Charitable Foundation give?
$596,333 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs South Texas Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Molly O Kemp (President), Thomas L Keller (Secretary), Madeline M Merrill (Vice Pres.) and Thomas P W Robinson (Vice Pres.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does South Texas Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.