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Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $51.5M. Annual income is reported at $17.4M. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2011 to $51.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation has made 207 grants totaling $9.6M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $2.9M and $3.4M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.4M distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $800K, with an average award of $46K. The foundation has supported 133 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Washington, Georgia, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 83 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 207 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, WA, GA.
Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation has distributed a total of $9.6M across 207 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $46K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $800K.
For information about applying for grants from Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation, visit their official website. Many private foundations accept unsolicited proposals or have specific application windows.
Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Roberts | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Kelso | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Mcallen Roberts | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$51.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$51.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
207
Total Giving
$9.6M
Average Grant
$46K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
133
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research InstituteCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical SocietygardenCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $360K | 2023 |
| University Of Incarnate WordCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $329K | 2023 |
| Tmi EpiscopalCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $300K | 2023 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable FoundationCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Zoological SocietyCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At AustinCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Alamo Colleges FoundationCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Incarnate Word High SchoolCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Food BankCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas FoundationCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Organizing CommitteeCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical ForumCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| City Kids AdventuresCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Charity Ball AssociationCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Witte MuseumCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $45K | 2023 |
| Tadsaw IncCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of San AntonioCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Southwest TexasCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Bereavement Center Of South TexasCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Children Museum Dba The DoseumCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Columbia, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs Of Texas IncCHARITABLE | San Rafael, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Ranch For Children Texas Region IncCHARITABLE | New Braunfels, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| TeamabilityCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Special Forces Charitable TrustCHARITABLE | Southern Pines, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas State Historical AssociationCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Any Baby Can Of San Antonio IncCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Sleep In Heavenly PeaceCHARITABLE | Pocatello, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Street2feetCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| National Western Art Foundation Dba The Briscoe Western Art MuseumCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsCHARITABLE | Washington, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation IncCHARITABLE | Kendalia, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Classic Theatre Of San AntonioCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Defense LeagueCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf ChildrenCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Mary'S HallCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| AugustheartCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Rockport Center Of ArtsCHARITABLE | Rockport, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Respite Care Of San Antonio IncCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Etosha Rescue & Adoption CenterCHARITABLE | Seguin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Central Texas RuffugeesCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Ballet San AntonioCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition IncCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Elf Louise Christmas ProjectCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |