Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation
Historical FunderSan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-2442790 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$66.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BARRY ROBERTS |
|---|---|
| Address | 7373 BROADWAY STE 406, SAN ANTONIO TX 78209 |
| Phone | 2108200113 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Botanical Societygarden | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $430,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Tmi Episcopal | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $300,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Charitable | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Charity Ball Association | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Saint Mary's Hall | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Brighton Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Christus Children's Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Forum | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Western Art Foundation Dba the Briscoe Western Art Museum | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Forever Foundation for Texas Wildlife Dba Texas Wildlife Association Founda | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Alpha Home | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Any Baby Can of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Autism Community Network | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Childsafe | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| City Kids Adventures | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Community Services | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Museum of South Texas History | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rise Recovery | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic School | Boerne, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Vinnys Bistro | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Teamability | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Texas State Historical Association | Austin, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| K9s for Warriors | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kinetic Kids | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Respite Care of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Roy Maas Youth Alternatives | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Villa Finale Museum & Gardens | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wear Blue Run to Remember | University Place, WA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youth Orchestras of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Alamo Kiwanis Club | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Als Association | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Believe It Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Las Casas Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Vision Impaired | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Tadsaw Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Arc of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chosen | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Dba Hope House | Liberty Hill, TX | Charitable | $11,000 |
| 1Hope for Kids Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,174,000 | 73 |
| 2023 | $2,896,588 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2442790
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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