The Dawson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 93-4773299 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$259K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$3,650
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,500.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Endowment | $200,000 |
| San Antonio Christian School | San Antonio, TX | General support | $19,250 |
| Haven for Hope | San Antonio, TX | General support | $14,500 |
| St Luke's Episcopal School | San Antonio, TX | General support/support programs | $6,500 |
| St David's Episcopal School | San Antonio, TX | New building | $5,000 |
| University Methodist Church | San Antonio, TX | General support | $4,580 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | General support | $3,650 |
| The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General support | $1,250 |
| Junior Achievement of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | General support | $250 |
| Snipsa Inc | San Antonio, TX | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,230 | 12 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4773299
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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