Whitacre Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whitacre Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $659,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$659,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$6.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $659,000 | 13 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Whitacre Family 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.
What Whitacre Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $654,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Unversity | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Southwest Texas | Charitable | $55,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County/Tocqueville Society | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| YMCA Metro Dallas | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Clarity Child Guidance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| KLM | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sa Public Library | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Snipsa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Magdalena House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Witte Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward E Whitacre Jr
- Linda L Whitacre
- Jessica L Thorne
- Jennifer R Hindert
Questions people ask
Does Whitacre Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitacre Family Foundation give?
$659,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Whitacre Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward E Whitacre Jr (Director), Linda L Whitacre (Vp/Sec/Treas), Jessica L Thorne (Co-President) and Jennifer R Hindert (Co-President).
What does Whitacre Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.