John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust #FE324
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 86-2643196 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $125,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake University | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $500,000 |
| Youth Orchestras of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $300,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $250,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $250,000 |
| Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $200,000 |
| Santa Rosa Childrens Hospital | San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $200,000 |
| St Peter Upon the Water | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $200,000 |
| The Childrens Shelter | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $200,000 |
| Haven for Hope | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $150,000 |
| Hemisfair Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $150,000 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $150,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $150,000 |
| Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $150,000 |
| Ywca-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Family Service Association of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown Md, TX | Charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Sa Christian Hope Resource Center Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $125,000 |
| Friends of Christus Santa Rose Foundaiton | San Antonio, TX | Chartiable grant | $108,405 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Brighton Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Kinetic Kids | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Alameda Theater Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| I Care San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Guardian House | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Any Baby Can San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Ballet San Antonio | SAN ANTONIOt, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Headwaters at the Comal | New Braunfels, TX | Chartiable grant | $100,000 |
| House of Neighborly Service | San Antonio, TX | Chartiable grant | $100,000 |
| New Bruanfels Youth Collaborative | New Braunfels, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Saloc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Sarah Roberts French Home | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| The Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $100,000 |
| City Education Partners | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $90,000 |
| St Peter - St Joseph Children's Home | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $90,000 |
| Boysville Inc | Converse, TX | Charitable grant | $80,000 |
| Contemporary Art for San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $75,482 |
| Assistance League of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Sa | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,750 |
| San Antonio Childrens Museum (Doseum) | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Child Advocates San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Mission Road Ministries | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Respite Care of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Sunset Ridge Collective | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Teamability Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| The Arc of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Thrive Youth Center | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Daisy Cares | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Artvango | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Connect Ability | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Empower House | San Antonio, TX | Chartiable grant | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Antonio Texas Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,701,297 | 64 |
| 2023 | $5,037,094 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512329349101111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2643196
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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