Tejemos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tejemos Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.3 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$7.3 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$51.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
100% 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 | $5.9 million | 1 | $54.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 59 | $51.7 million |
How to apply
Tejemos 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 Tejemos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 44 | $6.0 million |
| California | 5 | $370,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $300,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $225,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $60,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $51,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | General Support | $1.0 million |
| Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount Theatre) | General Support | $500,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | General Support | $500,000 |
| Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council (Austin PBSKLRU) | Program/Project Support | $400,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Central Texas | General Support | $250,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Central Texas | Program/Project Support | $250,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc | General Support | $250,000 |
| International African American Museum | General Support | $250,000 |
| LifeWorks aka Youth and Family Alliance | General Support | $250,000 |
| St Edward's University | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| Miracle Foundation | General Support | $200,000 |
| St John's Austin United Methodist Church | General Support | $200,000 |
| Terrewode Women's Fund | General Support | $200,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General Support | $150,000 |
| Thinkery (Austin Children's Museum) | General Support | $150,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount Theatre) | Program/Project Support | $115,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Texas | General Support | $100,000 |
| Foundation Communities | General Support | $100,000 |
| KMFA Classical 895 | Program/Project Support | $100,000 |
| Living Goods | General Support | $100,000 |
| Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation Inc | Program/Project Support | $100,000 |
| Miracle Foundation | General Support | $100,000 |
| People's Community Clinic | General Support | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning & Preventative Health S | General Support | $100,000 |
| Tonality | General Support | $100,000 |
| We Care Solar Inc | Program/Project Support | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Program/Project Support | $90,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | Program/Project Support | $85,000 |
| EverGreen Austin | General Support | $75,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | General Support | $75,000 |
| United Methodist Committee On Relief of Global Ministries Inc (UMCOR) | Disaster/Emergency Relief | $60,000 |
| Music for Life Institute (African Children's Choir) | General Support | $51,000 |
| Ann Richards School Foundation | Program/Project Support | $50,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Society | Program/Project Support | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General Support | $50,000 |
| Families In Nature | Program/Project Support | $50,000 |
| New Song Bible Church | General Support | $50,000 |
| OneWorld Health | Program/Project Support | $50,000 |
| Rescue One More Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Rise Education Fund | Program/Project Support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynne Dobson
- Greg Wooldridge
- Lesley Annen
Questions people ask
Does Tejemos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tejemos Foundation give?
$7.3 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Tejemos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynne Dobson (President), Greg Wooldridge (Secretary) and Lesley Annen (Director).
What does Tejemos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.