William Knox Holt Foundation
Accepts applications
William Knox Holt Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $336,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$336,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $332,500 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $332,500 | 21 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $336,000 | 24 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Knox Holt Foundation Attn C PO Box 90070, San Antonio, TX 78209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 601-3702 |
| What to submit | Letter request stating the name of the organization, address, purpose of grant and background information on the organization. |
| Restrictions | Charitable fields: education, medical research, social services, arts & sciences geographical areas: California, Texas, Colorado, and New York |
What William Knox Holt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $141,000 |
| California | 6 | $135,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School Inc | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $35,000 |
| Just Keep Livin Foundation | To fund after school programs. | $30,000 |
| University of the Pacific | To fund the library project. | $25,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | To fund community first village program. | $20,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | To fund the lawrence hall of science outdoor nature lab. | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin Pioneer & Historical Society | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Witte Museum | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Austin Ymbl Sunshine Camp | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| CMC Foundation of Central Texas | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| McNay Art Museum | To fund art-based education programs. | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc | To fund imaginary worlds. | $10,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation | To fund the confluence park program. | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m University - Kingsville Foundation Inc | To fund the caesar kleberg wildlife research center's holt-atherton memorial fund. | $10,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Explorer's Club - Texas Chapter | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Holdsworth Center | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Film Society of Austin Inc | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $7,500 |
| Muny Conservancy | To fund summer camp scholarships. | $7,500 |
| Greater Austin Performing Arts Center Inc | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Mind Science Foundation | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Musical Bridges Around the World Inc | To fund youth programs. | $5,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Atherton
- Geary Atherton
- Catherine N Cooke
- Peter Atherton
Questions people ask
Does William Knox Holt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William Knox Holt Foundation give?
$336,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William Knox Holt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Atherton (Director), Geary Atherton (Director), Catherine N Cooke (Director) and Peter Atherton (Director).
What does William Knox Holt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.