The Ewing Halsell Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Ewing Halsell Foundation funds organisations across Texas, with priority given to the San Antonio area, South Texas and the Southwest Texas area, and its stated fields cover arts and culture, PK-12 education, higher education, environment and conservation, faith-based work, human and social services, and medical, health and wellness.
- Most grants to organisations fall between $5,000 and $500,000, and half of its grants were $80,000 or less, so a request in that range is realistic, though the median grant was $80,000 and the largest was $1,150,000.
- Applications are submitted through the Foundation's online system, its Foundant portal, to fixed deadlines, with submissions from April 1 to August 31 typically reviewed by November 30 and submissions from September 1 to March 31 typically reviewed by June 30, so timing your approach matters.
- A high share, 83%, of its grant dollars went to organisations it had also funded in the two previous filings, suggesting it tends to sustain relationships with existing grantees rather than spread funds widely to newcomers.
- Applicants must be Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or 170(c) entities that are not private foundations under section 509(a); individuals, non-501(c)(3)/170(c) entities and private foundations under 509(a) should not apply, and requests for general operating support, debt reduction, table sponsorships, endowments, or for propaganda or attempts to influence legislation are typically not funded.
Overview
The Ewing Halsell Foundation is a US private foundation based in San Antonio, TX.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Board directs philanthropic giving to organisations, projects and programmes intended to improve quality of life for Texans, especially those less fortunate. The Foundation supports organisations reflecting the Halsell family’s interests and values throughout Texas, particularly San Antonio. Its stated fields include arts and culture, PK-12 education, higher education, environment and conservation, faith-based work, human and social services, and medical, health and wellness. It also describes support for biomedical sciences and research. Eligible applicants must be Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or 170(c) entities that are not private foundations under section 509(a).
Themes
- Arts & Culture
- Education – PK-12
- Higher Education
- Environment & Conservation
- Faith Based
- Human & Social Services
- Medical, Health & Wellness
Geographic Focus
Texas. Priority: San Antonio area; South Texas; Southwest Texas area.
What They Don't Fund
- Grants used to carry on propaganda or attempt to influence legislation
- Grants for general operation support (typically)
- Grants for debt reduction (typically)
- Grants for table sponsorships (typically)
- Grants for endowments (typically)
- Individuals
- Entities that are not an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or 170(c) entity
- A private foundation under section 509(a)
How to apply
Submit the application through the Foundation’s online system by logging in to its Foundant portal.
Deadlines:
- Submissions from April 1 to August 31 are typically reviewed by November 30.
- Submissions from September 1 to March 31 are typically reviewed by June 30.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 83% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 135 grants to organisations were $80,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- It favours organisations that exhibit core competencies and visionary efforts in their area of expertise.
- It favours organisations that demonstrate creative models for achieving success.
- It favours organisations that seek meaningful impact and measure results.
- It favours organisations that align with other strategic partners.
- It favours organisations that support and show evidence of financial stability.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.
Grant dollars by state
- The largest single recipient received 14% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to organisations The Ewing Halsell Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 45 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $100k (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Texas Facilities Fund · Program Support$1,125,0002024 tax year
- Texas Charter School Development · Program Support$500,0002024 tax year
- Great Hearts Texas · Program Support$500,0002024 tax year
- School of Science and Technology Public Charter School · Program Support$250,0002024 tax year
- Children's Shelter · Program Support$250,0002024 tax year
- Royal Public Schools · Program Support$250,0002024 tax year
- Valor Texas Education Foundation · Program Support$250,0002024 tax year
- Choose to Succeed · Program Support$250,0002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Henry B Gonzalez III — Director
- Steve C Lewis — Director
- William Scanlan — Director
- William Harte — Director
- Jackie Moczygemba — Executive Director
- Edward H Austin Jr — Director
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $10,104,928 | $7,667,700 | $177,642,325 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $10,081,946 | $7,967,200 | $194,359,600 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $8,792,305 | $6,510,200 | $208,286,769 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
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- San Antonio, TX
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Contact
- (210) 223-2640
- San Antonio, TX
- ewinghalsell.org