The Tim and Karen Hixon Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-2730275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$474K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
48% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Zoo | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| Peregrine Fund Inc | Boise, ID | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Southern Pines, NC | operating fund | $40,000 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | Operating fund | $30,528 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Caesar Kleburg Wildlife Research Institute | Kingsville, TX | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Texas Wildlife Association | New Braunfels, TX | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Chicago, IL | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Idaho | Hailey, ID | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Texas | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Austin, TX | Bracken bat cave | $10,000 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Homestead, FL | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Sound Off | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| K9s For Warriors | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | DC, DC | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austn, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Last Chance Forever | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Devils River Conservancy | Austin, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Calais, ME | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cibolo Nature Center | Boerne, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Gardens | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $3,500 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Arlington, VA | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Wild Oceans | Tampa, FL | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| International Game Fish Assn World Fishing Ctr | Dania Beach, FL | Operating fund | $0 |
| San Antonio Report | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $474,028 | 35 |
| 2023 | $502,554 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349102548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2730275
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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