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Circle Bar Foundation is a private trust based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. It holds total assets of $28.9M. Annual income is reported at $13.7M. Total assets have grown from $7.5M in 2011 to $28.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Circle Bar Foundation has made 113 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $1.4M annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $235K, with an average award of $33K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Georgia and Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$33K
Largest Grant
$226K
Based on 42 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.
Circle Bar Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 113 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, GA, KS.
Circle Bar Foundation has distributed a total of $3.8M across 113 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $33K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $235K.
Circle Bar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Circle Bar Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H White Jr | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tuleta C White | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie M White | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John White Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Molly C White | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew White | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$28.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$28.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
113
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$33K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal ChurchOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $235K | 2023 |
| San Antonio ZooOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf ChildrenOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $144K | 2023 |
| Remember The Alamo FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $108K | 2023 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $106K | 2023 |
| The Charity Ball AssociationOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Candlelight Ranch FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Tobin Center For The Performing ArtsOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Regional Para Sportlone Star Paralysis FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES | Austin, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Roy Maas Youth AlternativesOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of San AntonioOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Children'S Association For Maximum PotentialOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Food BankOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Respite Care Of San AntonioOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Kinetic KidsOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Burn Survivor SocietyOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Shelter Of San AntonioOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Mission Road MinistriesOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| St Vinnys BistroOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Humane SocietyOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Autism Community NetworkOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S Bereavement Center Of South TexasOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Community ServicesOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| San Antonio AcademyOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical GardenOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Unicorn Centersmission Rd Developmental CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Vibrant WorksOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Resuce & RehabilitationOPERATING EXPENSES | Kendalia, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Wonders & WorriesOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Guardian HouseOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Defense League Of TexasOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| St Andrew'S United Methodist ChurchOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Child Advocates San AntonioOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Snack Pak 4kidsOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Christian SchoolOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Faith Covenant FellowshipOPERATING EXPENSES | Herington, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Griffin GaOPERATING EXPENSES | Griffin, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| AugustheartOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| SnipsaOPERATING EXPENSES | Olmos Park, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Brackenridge Park ConservancyOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Charity Ball AssociationOPERATING EXPENSES | San Antonio, TX | $60K | 2022 |