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The Tim And Karen Hixon Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Karen J Hixon. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.7M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Florida and District of Columbia. According to available records, The Tim And Karen Hixon Foundation has made 134 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $436K and $1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 68 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Idaho, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 29 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.
The Tim And Karen Hixon Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 134 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, ID.
The Tim And Karen Hixon Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 134 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K.
The Tim And Karen Hixon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Tim And Karen Hixon Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George S Hixon | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen J Hixon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack J Spector | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathryn N Sanco | SEC/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryan S Hixon | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
134
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio ZooOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Peregrine Fund IncOPERATING FUND | Boise, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trustoperating fund | Essex, CT | $40K | 2023 |
| Texas Parks And Wildlife FoundationOPERATING FUND | Dallas, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| National Fish And Wildlife FoundationOPERATING FUND | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Caesar Kleburg Wildlife Research InstituteOPERATING FUND | Kingsville, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Texas Wildlife AssociationOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund IncOPERATING FUND | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Sound OffOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyOPERATING FUND | Bronx, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Mitchell Lake Audubon CenterOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of IdahoOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of TexasOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Bat Conservation InternationalBRACKEN BAT CAVE | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Austin Hatcher FoundationOPERATING FUND | Chattanooga, TN | $13K | 2023 |
| Bonefish Tarpon TrustOPERATING FUND | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceOPERATING FUND | Grand Junction, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| K9s For WarriorsOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research InstituteOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| African Wildlife Foundation IncOPERATING FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Everglades FoundationOPERATING FUND | Homestead, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Cibolo Nature CenterOPERATING FUND | Boerne, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Last Chance ForeverOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Conservation FundOPERATING FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public LandOPERATING FUND | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wild OceansOPERATING FUND | Tallahassee, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Devils River ConservancyOPERATING FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Salmon FederationOPERATING FUND | Calais, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Edwards Aquifer AllianceOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| San Antonio ReportOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Hill Country AllianceOPERATING FUND | Dripping Springs, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical GardensOPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Trout Unlimited IncOPERATING FUND | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| International Game Fish Assn World Fishing CtrOPERATING FUND | Dania Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |