Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation
Historical FunderKingsville, Texas · EIN 74-6038766 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEPHEN J KLEBERG TRUSTEE KLEBERG B |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1555, KINGSVILLE TX 78363 |
| Phone | 3615928501 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | 2B - A GRANT REQUEST FROM AN ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: (1) THE REQUEST FOR THE GRANT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD. (2) THE LETTER SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: A. A NONTECHNICAL DESCRIPTION RELATED TO THE DESIRED USE OF THE GRANT. B. BUDGET INDICATING USE OF SPECIFIC GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED. C. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 501(C) 3 EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE |
| Deadlines | 2C - THERE ARE NO FORMAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR GRANT REQUESTS. |
| Restrictions | 2D - GRANTS ARE LIMITED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: (1) NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DISCRIMINATE WITH RESPECT TO RACE, COLOR OR RELIGION. (2) THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. (3) THE GOVERNING INSTRUMENT REQUIRES THAT CONTRIBUTIONS BE MADE TO SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND STUDIES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m University Kingsville Fdn | Kingsville, TX | Charitable purposes | $2,907,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Texas Foundation for Conservation | Austin, TX | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute | Kingsville, TX | Charitable purposes | $24,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Texas Wildlife Association Foundation | New Braunfels, TX | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,228,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $4,124,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512469349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6038766
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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