Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & Fd Mgmt Trust
Historical FunderKerrville, Texas · EIN 74-1109626 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.5M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$64.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRIAN OEHLER |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 298370, KERRVILLE TX 78028 |
| Phone | 8308962262 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS A SPECIFIC GRANT APPLICATION FORM. THIS FORM ASKS FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS NAME, ADDRESS, EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, PHONE NUMBER AND NAME OF TOP PAID STAFF OR BOARD MEMBER AND TITLE. IT ALSO ASKS FOR THEIR NONPROFIT STATUS, A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE OF THE GRANT THEY ARE APPLYING FOR AND THE GOALS AND RESULTS THEY WANT TO HAPPEN AS A RESULT OF RECEIVING THIS GRANT. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO ATTACH THEIR MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE LATEST FORM 990 THEY HAVE FILED, THE ORGANIZATIONS BUDGET AND THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT TO BE FUNDED BY THIS GRANT. THEY ALSO NEED TO ENCLOSE A LISTING OF THE BOARD MEMBERS, KEY STAFF MEMBERS AND DETAILS OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS THE ORGANIZATION HAS TO ANY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OR PRINCIPAL EMPLOYEES. THEY MUST ALSO SUBMIT A COPY OF THE LATEST IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. IT THEN MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS. |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)(3) OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY IN KERR COUNTY OR ADJACENT COUNTIES TO KERR COUNTY, TEXAS (BANDERA, EDWARDS, GILLESPIE, KENDALL, KIMBLE AND REAL). |
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
3% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | Funding for hill country college fund scholarship program | $217,600 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Ingram, TX | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Raphael Community Free Clinic Inc | Kerrville, TX | General operating support to support medical care and medications | $115,000 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church (Preschool) | Fredericksburg, TX | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Comfort Golden Age Center Foundation | Comfort, TX | For renovation and updates to organization's building | $100,000 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | Assist with $5 million capital campaign to expand and renovate facility | $100,000 |
| Kimble County Hospital District | Junction Highway, TX | General remodeling of hospital including new er exam room floors, nurses' station, and er public entrance | $100,000 |
| Kerrville Little League | Kerrville, TX | General operating | $78,074 |
| Edwards County Senior Activity Center | Rocksprings, TX | Assist with building a covered outdoor area and improve senior center accessibility | $76,475 |
| Hill Country Casa | Kerrville, TX | Assist with purchase of building currently rented | $75,000 |
| Medina Volunteer Fire Department | Medina, TX | Assist with purchases of a type 3 wildland engine | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Funding assistance for non-profit summit event assistance | $65,000 |
| Bandera County Committee on Aging Inc | Bandera, TX | Funding for meals on wheels | $62,000 |
| Playhouse 2000 Inc | Kerrville, TX | General operating support and hvac replacement | $51,000 |
| Doss Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Doss, TX | Assist with purchase of new F550 brush attach truck | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Christian Counseling Center Inc | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Crisis Council Inc | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | Boerne, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill Country Mission for Health Inc | Boerne, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Kerr County Christian Action Council | Kerrville, TX | Operating support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Kerrville, TX | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $45,145 |
| Notre Dame Catholic School | Kerrville, TX | Replace teacher laptops and purchase touchscreen tablets for classrooms | $41,050 |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic Inc | Bandera, TX | General operating support | $40,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Pop up market food distribution event assistance | $36,000 |
| Christian Women's Job Corps of Kerr County | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Pelham, AL | For eye care screenings/follow up for local children and assistive technology for area residents with low vision | $33,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country | Fredericksburg, TX | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Christian Men's Job Corps of Kerr County | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Families & Literacy Inc | Kerrville, TX | Funding for education classes | $30,000 |
| A Doggie 4 You | Pipe Creek, TX | Establish low-cost spay/neuter clinic for bandera county pets | $25,000 |
| Bandera Natural History Museum | Bandera, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County | Bandera, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Camp Eagle | Rocksprings, TX | Assist building of educational meeting space for camp and teks outdoor education programming | $25,000 |
| Heart of the Hills Heritage Center | Kerrville, TX | General operating support for kerr county history museum | $25,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries | Ingram, TX | Support for construction of transitional housing | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Fredericksburg, TX | Assist with salary for mental health professional | $25,000 |
| The Grace Center | Fredericksburg, TX | General operating support for domestic violence emergency shelter | $25,000 |
| Children's Ark of United Methodist Church | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $23,000 |
| Schreiner University (Landers Fund) | Kerrville, TX | Annual landers fund distribution | $22,500 |
| Kerrville Christmas Lighting Corporation | Kerrville, TX | Assist with replacement of the kerr county courthouse christmas tree | $20,000 |
| Light on the Hill Mount Wesley | Kerrville, TX | Fund support for the transitional housing program | $20,000 |
| Texas Heritage Music Foundation Inc | Fredericksburg, TX | Fund program support for music connection program and bard proect | $20,000 |
| Kerr County Young Life | Kerrville, TX | Summer camp scholarships for middle and high school students | $12,000 |
| Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital (Lapham Fund) | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Center Point Volunteer Fire Department | Center Point, TX | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $10,000 |
| Dietert Center | Kerrville, TX | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $10,000 |
| Divide Volunteer Fire Department | Mountain Home, TX | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Arts Foundation | Ingram, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire Department | Hunt, TX | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $10,000 |
| Ingram Volunteer Fire Department | Ingram, TX | Upgrade/Replace communications equipment in dispatch center | $10,000 |
| Junction Community After School Program & Family Center | Junction, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kerrconnect | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department | Mountain Home, TX | Assist with costs associated with july 4, 2025 flood | $10,000 |
| Texas Round Up Animal Alliance | Center Point, TX | Funding for medical expenses | $10,000 |
| Symphony of the Hills Association | Kerrville, TX | Funding to support for children's adventure in music program | $7,500 |
| The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation | Kerrville, TX | Fund organ donor promotion throughout texas hill country and central texas | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Inc | San Antonio, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Honor Veterans Now Dba Meals for Vets | Fredericksburg, TX | Fund meals for local veterans | $5,000 |
| Saving Shelter Strays Inc | Bandera, TX | Spay/Neuter and veterinary care for feral cats | $5,000 |
| Friends of South Llano River State Park | Junction, TX | Purchase of all-terrain accessibility chair | $4,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity - Kerr County | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | Support bush gallery renovation with interactive educational exhibits | $50,000 |
| Bushong Mountain Park | Austin, TX | Assist funding for trail construction and trailhead improvements | $25,000 |
| Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show Association | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Kerrville, TX | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Kendall County Partnership for Parks | Boerne, TX | Fund installation of an electronic gate system for emergency access at kreutzberg canyon natural area | $11,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,503,794 | 71 |
| 2024 | $1,833,150 | 56 |
| 2023 | $1,465,692 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611619349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1109626
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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