Friar Thomas Ranch Foundation
Historical FunderCuero, Texas · EIN 81-2934709 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $31,498.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DINAH VOELKEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 N GONZALES, CUERO TX 77954 |
| Phone | 3612753264 |
| DINAH.VOELKEL@FRIARTHOMASRANCH.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING NAME OF ANY SPECIFIC BENEFICIARY AND PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTION INCLUDING GEOGRAPHIC REGION IF APPLICABLE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST PROMOTE RANCHING SKILLS AND COMMUNITY IN DEWITT COUNTY, TEXAS OR SURROUNDING COUNTIES |
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 Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship sponsorship for ranch management program | $50,000 |
| Texas High School Rodeo Association Region Vi | Caldwell, TX | State sponsorship | $31,498 |
| Travis County Youth Show | Pflugerville, TX | Fundraising sponsorship | $800 |
| Poor Boys Syndicate | Cuero, TX | Contribution to buying syndicate for 4H and ffa auctions | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,398 | 4 |
| 2023 | $31,012 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2934709
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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