Simon and Sue Kotara Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKarnes City, Texas · EIN 92-3175237 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,250.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Heritage Ctr | Panna Maria, TX | Charity | $53,200 |
| Joesph Anthony Fdn | Karnes City, TX | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Karnes Cnty Youth Show | Karnes City, TX | Scholarships | $3,954 |
| Polish Amer Cncl Tx | Panna Maria, TX | Charity | $1,250 |
| Panna Maria Mens Club | Panna Maria, TX | Charity | $1,150 |
| Immaculate Conception | Panna Maria, TX | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Show Hope | Franklin, TN | Charity | $500 |
| Gamma Omicron | Tyler, TX | Education | $500 |
| County Line Comm Band | Saint Hedwig, TX | Public Assistan | $400 |
| Panna Maria Com Fund | Panna Maria, TX | Charity | $250 |
| Heb-Stcht | Karnes City, TX | Charity | $150 |
| Childrens Hospital | San Antonio, TX | Charity | $100 |
| Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | Charity | $80 |
| 4 H Travlers | Karnes City, TX | Education | $50 |
| Astef | Dallas, TX | Education | $40 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,724 | 16 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621509349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3175237
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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