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The South Texas Historical Foundation

Preselected recipients only Harwood, Texas · EIN 471971033

The South Texas Historical Foundation is a private foundation in Harwood, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,552 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $121,149 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$121,1493$12.6 million
2024$24,5524$14.0 million

How to apply

The South Texas Historical 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The South Texas Historical Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas4$24,552

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children at Heart Ministries
Round Rock, TX
To assist in building a better world by serving children and strengthening families.$15,000
Houston Food Bank
Houston, TX
To fight hunger in the houston area$6,000
Cypress Woods High School FFA
Cypress, TX
To support future farmers of america in local schools$2,500
Cypress Woods High School Softball
Cypress, TX
To support local student organizations$1,052

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The South Texas Historical Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The South Texas Historical Foundation give?

$24,552 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.

Who runs The South Texas Historical Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Maurice Giese (Director).

What does The South Texas Historical Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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