Gus & Ethel Wolters Foundation in Memory of W E Wolter & Anna B
Historical FunderSan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-2335544 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH BERRY TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | FROST BANK P O BOX 2950, SAN ANTONIO TX 78299 |
| Phone | 2102204840 |
| Form and materials | DISTRIBUTE APPLICATIONS TO ADMINS OF SHRINER HS & ST PAULS HIGH SCH APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT, BIOGRAPHY, REFERENCES AND STMT OF ACADEMIC PLAN |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION IS IN ADVANCE OF SCHOOL YEAR MUST BE A GRADUATE OF SHRINER OR ST PAULS CATHOLIC HIGH SCH. |
| Restrictions | STUDENT MUST DEMONSTRATE A SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE STUDENT MUST RESIDE IN LAVACA COUNTY, TX. |
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
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m University Scholarship & Fin Aid | College Station, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $180,000 |
| Blinn College | Bryan, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $60,000 |
| Texas State University Financial Aid-Room 220 | San Marcos, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $45,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $45,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Fin Aid Office | Austin, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $30,000 |
| Christendom Educational Corporation | Front Royal, VA | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Texas Luthern University | Seguin, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Texas A&m Univ Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Texas A&M University Kingsville Scholarships | Kingsville, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Unrestricted scholarship | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $510,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $545,255 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620139349101102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2335544
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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