Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $901,260 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$901,260
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $670,805 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $615,805 | 16 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $670,805 | 16 | $18.0 million |
| 2025 | $901,260 | 19 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Wayne Hollomon Price 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 Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $627,500 |
| California | 2 | $51,260 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Conservancy | Land purchase for inclusion in National Park | $300,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | Salary for staff and land management expenses | $150,000 |
| EcoRise | Funding for internships for Mayors Youth Engagement Council For Climate Initiatives for San Antonio | $120,000 |
| Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund | Solar Synergy program that will produce and document significant climate-change metrics. | $50,000 |
| Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation | Support objectives to ensure forests are protected in and around Gunung Palung National Park | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Maintain local scouts who are crucial to Grevys Zebra Trusts conservation efforts | $35,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | Funding for furnishings and equipment for the new sea turtle hospital. | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Fund a series of Marshall Webb Climate Action Conversations and convenings | $25,000 |
| Yale University Center for Environmental Justice | AI initiative, Ask EJ, which will help provide tools as organizations respond quickly to environmental harm | $25,000 |
| Liberty Wildlife | Construction of four enclosures for some of the mammals that are native to the southwest deserts. | $20,000 |
| Salt River Wild Horses | To provide supplemental food for wild horses in the lower Salt River in the Tonto National Forest | $20,000 |
| Blue Alliance Inc | To help pay coordinators salary for expansion of Palawan MPA network. | $16,260 |
| Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital | To support the public presentation of the documentary film Chasing Time | $15,000 |
| Animal Defense League | Funding to expand and enhance Distemper Recovery Program. | $12,500 |
| San Antonio Pets Alive | Spay/neuter services, treat medical conditions for abandoned, abused or neglected dogs and cats | $12,500 |
| Teotihuacan Paws | Medical supplies, food and shelter for Teo Paws refuge | $10,000 |
| Sea Turtles | Funding for salaries for project staff working on beaches to help restore sea turtle populations in the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean. | $10,000 |
| Elephant Aid International | For nutritional needs of the elephants during the winter season. | $7,500 |
| San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition | Funding for spay/neuter assitance at the community subsidy clinic, San Antonio Humane Society. | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rita Braeutigam
- John Bellett
- Blake Werner
- Gloria P Arecchi
- John R Bauer
- Rena Summers
- Erika Borrego
- Tom Martinez
- Wayne Parrish
- Mike Parrish
- Wilson Bellett
- Nancy Bellett
- Jack Murray
- Jacob Scherr
Questions people ask
Does Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation give?
$901,260 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rita Braeutigam (Director/Chairman), John Bellett (Executive Director), Blake Werner (Director/Secretary) and Gloria P Arecchi (Director/Treasurer) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.