The Ewing Halsell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ewing Halsell Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.1 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$6.5 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$208 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.0 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.7 million | 42 | $178 million |
| 2023 | $8.0 million | 48 | $194 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 45 | $208 million |
How to apply
The Ewing Halsell 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ewing Halsell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 43 | $4.9 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Facilities Fund | Program Support | $1.1 million |
| Great Hearts Texas | Program Support | $500,000 |
| Texas Charter School Development | Program Support | $500,000 |
| Choose to Succeed | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Compass Rose Education Inc | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Harnony Public Schools | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Main Plaza Conservancy | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Royal Public Schools | Program Support | $250,000 |
| School of Science and Technology- Public Charter School | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Somerset Academy Inc | Program Support | $250,000 |
| The Children's Shelter | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Valor Texas Education Foundation | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Choose to Succeed | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust Foundation | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Essence Preparatory Public School | Program Support | $150,000 |
| New Frontiers Public Schools | Program Support | $137,500 |
| San Antonio Charter Moms | Program Support | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Texas Biomedical | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Trinity University | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Valor Texas Education Foundation | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Futuro Education SA | Program Support | $75,000 |
| San Antonio Charter Moms | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Texas Public Charter School Association | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Alamo Public Telecommunications Council (KLRN) | Program Support | $62,700 |
| Celebrate Dyslexia Schools | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Cibolo Center for Conservation | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Restore Education | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Opera San Antonio | Program Support | $40,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation | Program Support | $40,000 |
| San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SA Sports) | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America- Alamo Area Council | Program Support | $5,000 |
| City Kid Adventures | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of South Texas | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Program Support | $5,000 |
| McNay Art Museum | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of San Antonio | Program Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward H Austin Jr
- Jackie Moczygemba
- William Harte
- William Scanlan
- Steve C Lewis
- Henry B Gonzalez III
Questions people ask
Does The Ewing Halsell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ewing Halsell Foundation give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Ewing Halsell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward H Austin Jr (Director), Jackie Moczygemba (Executive Director), William Harte (Director) and William Scanlan (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Ewing Halsell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.