Perry and Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyKerrville, Texas · EIN 20-4169959 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$70.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $100,000.
From the return
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
2% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Community Needs Council | Fredericksburg, TX | Program support for mental health | $500,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Parkinsons research | $500,000 |
| Frio Canyon Ems | Leakey, TX | Fire and ambulance support | $300,000 |
| Texas Lions Camp | Kerrville, TX | Support for individuals with disabilities | $175,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Ingram, TX | Arts and wellness support | $170,000 |
| Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department | Mountain Home, TX | Fire and ambulance support | $140,000 |
| Dietert Center | Kerrville, TX | Hvac replacement and senior center | $125,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Food distribution | $120,000 |
| Children's Association for Maximum Potential (Camp) | Center Point, TX | Camper scholarships for individuals with disabilites | $100,000 |
| Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Inc | San Antonio, TX | Support for children in foster care | $100,000 |
| St Jude's Ranch for Children - Texas Region Inc (Sjrc Texas) | Bulverde, TX | Support for children in foster care | $100,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Texas | San Antonio, TX | Scholarships for kids in need | $80,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Kerr County | Kerrville, TX | Homes for individuals in need | $67,500 |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic Inc | Bandera, TX | Well woman program | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Senior Center Foundation Inc | Boerne, TX | Food distribution | $50,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Center | Fredericksburg, TX | General wellness for individuals in need | $50,000 |
| Texas Round Up Animal Alliance | Center Point, TX | Support for pet shelter | $40,000 |
| Junction Community After School Program and Family Center | Junction, TX | Afterschool program for kids | $32,500 |
| Bandera County Committee on Aging Inc Dbasilver Sage Community Center | Bandera, TX | Meals on wheels and senior support | $30,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Birmingham, AL | Support for vision impairment | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross Hill Country Chapter | Kerrville, TX | Disaster relief and preparedness | $25,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack--Boerne Tx Chapter | Boerne, TX | Food distribution | $25,000 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | Boerne, TX | Food distribution | $25,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries | Ingram, TX | Support for victims of trafficking | $25,000 |
| Believe It Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Adaptive bikes for children with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Day 1 Bags | Boerne, TX | Backpacks for kids | $20,000 |
| Hill Country Christian Counseling Center - Dba New Hope Counseling Center | Kerrville, TX | Mental health counseling support | $20,000 |
| Hill Country Family Services | Boerne, TX | Mental health counseling support | $20,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive | Kerrville, TX | Support for pet shelter | $20,000 |
| Hill Country Casa | Kerrville, TX | Child advocacy programs | $15,000 |
| Kerr County Christian Action Council | Kerrville, TX | Pregnancy resources for individuals in need | $15,000 |
| Transformation House | Boerne, TX | Support for victims of trafficking | $12,500 |
| A Doggie 4 You | Pipe Creek, TX | Facility improvements for pet shelter | $11,000 |
| Early Learning Center of St Mark Presbyterian Church | Boerne, TX | Scholarships for kids in need | $10,000 |
| Echo Hill Ranch Gold Star Camp | Medina, TX | Scholarships for kids in need | $10,000 |
| Kerr County YMCA | Kerrville, TX | Afterschool program for kids | $10,000 |
| Raphael Community Free Clinic Inc | Kerrville, TX | General wellness for individuals in need | $10,000 |
| The Big Fix Homeless Cat Project of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Support for stray cats | $10,000 |
| Art2heart | Kerrville, TX | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | San Antonio, TX | Support for vision impairment | $5,000 |
| Texas Heritage Music Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | Support for seniors in nursing facilities | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Arts Foundation | Ingram, TX | Support for individuals with disabilities | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,081,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $2,385,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104894
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4169959
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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