The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation is a private foundation in Victoria, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $727,884 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$727,884
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$18.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $822,475 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $627,176 | 43 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $822,475 | 43 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $727,884 | 46 | $18.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bland Proctor P O Box 400, Victoria, TX 77902-0400 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 578-6271 |
| What to submit | Requests should be in writing, including a resume of activities, and a specific dollar request. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to charitable, religious and educational organizations in refugio and victoria counties, Texas. |
What The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $727,884 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels South Texas - Victoria Senior Citizens Center Inc | Operational support | $70,000 |
| Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry | Support for their food pantry | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Assisting with the restoration of the nazareth convent project | $50,000 |
| Christ's Kitchen | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Community Action Committee of Victoria Texas | Operational support to address victoria's homeless by ensuring housing stability for those in need | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Refugio County | Support for triple play program | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Victoria Inc | Enhancement of youth program services | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of the Golden Crescent | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Golden Crescent Casa Inc | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Mid-Coast Family Services | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Refugio County Elderly Services | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Goliad County Senior Citizens Inc | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Affectionate Arms | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Victoria Independent School District | Operational support for kidz connection | $20,000 |
| Goliad County Outreach Food Pantry | Assisting with replacing and upgrading their freezer and refrigeration system | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Refuge Church | Operational support for st. Anthony of padua & st. Dennis church | $18,000 |
| Foster Parents of Victoria Inc | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Gulf Bend Mental Health Mental Retardation Center | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Donum Dei DBA the Riding Therapy Center of Victoria | Operational support, scholarships and volunteer education | $10,000 |
| Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption Center | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Hope of South Texas Inc | Support to fund program addressing problematic sexual behavior | $10,000 |
| Perpetual Help Home Inc | Support for housing program and transitional support to families | $10,000 |
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital District | Funds are to defer expenses for the austwell-tivoli medical clinic | $10,000 |
| The Vine School | Operational support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Golden Crescent Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| County of Goliad - Goliad County Library | Funding of salary and operational support | $7,500 |
| Nazareth Academy | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Individual | Support to help mitigate the cost of substance use treatment services to individuals | $5,000 |
| City of Goliad - Goliad Volunteer Fire Department | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory School | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Quail Creek Volunteer Fire Department | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Raisin Volunteer Fire Department | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Refugio Volunteer Fire Department | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas Inc | Operational support for the expanison of this program in south texas | $5,000 |
| St Joseph High School | Support for their annual fund | $5,000 |
| Tivoli Volunteer Fire Department County of Refugio | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Victoria Preservation Inc | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Department | Operational support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D H Braman III
- Louise O'Connor
- Ralph R Gilster III
- Junie G Meskey
- Kathryn G Dunnam
- Virginia D Lebermann
- Bland Proctor
- Tom Gilster
Questions people ask
Does The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation give?
$727,884 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists D H Braman III (Vp/Trustee), Louise O'Connor (Vp/Trustee), Ralph R Gilster III (President/Treasurer/Truste) and Junie G Meskey (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and seniors.