The Goldsbury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Goldsbury Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $413,442 and the largest $2.6 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$413,442
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$68.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
67% 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 | $2.7 million | 7 | $65.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 6 | $68.4 million |
How to apply
The Goldsbury 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 Goldsbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $4.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tmi Episcopal | Momentum campaign | $2.6 million |
| The Culinary Institute of America | Support culinary programs | $938,876 |
| Trinity University | Trinity university entrepreneurship | $645,000 |
| San Antonio Academy | Capital campaign 2018 pledge | $181,883 |
| Celebrate Dyslexia | Support for celebrate dyslexia | $50,000 |
| The Charity Ball Association | Contribution for children's charities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Goldsbury Jr
- Angela Aboltin Goldsbury
- Victoria Bjorklund
- Gwendolyn Jaramillo
Questions people ask
Does The Goldsbury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Goldsbury Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $413,442.
Who runs The Goldsbury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Goldsbury Jr (President/Director), Angela Aboltin Goldsbury (Vice President/Director), Victoria Bjorklund (Director) and Gwendolyn Jaramillo (Secretary).
What does The Goldsbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.