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Thomas Gilcrease Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Antonio, Texas · EIN 736009934

Thomas Gilcrease Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $19,000. 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 $75,000 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$180,00014$12.5 million
2023$75,00015$13.8 million
2024$25,0003$14.1 million

How to apply

Thomas Gilcrease 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 Thomas Gilcrease Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wyoming.

StateGrantsAmount
Wyoming2$20,000
Texas1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of
Jackson, WY
Charitable$19,000
San Antonio Museum of A
San Antonio, TX
Charitable$5,000
Jackson Hole Kayak Club
Jackson, WY
Charitable$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Thomas Gilcrease Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Thomas Gilcrease Foundation give?

$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Thomas Gilcrease Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Kieny (Vice-Pres), Thomas Denney (President), Peter Denney (Sec, Treas) and Jana Gilcrease (Vice-Pres) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Thomas Gilcrease Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development and arts and culture.

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