Private foundation · EIN 27-1602489 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Impetus Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 84 grants paid, $14M total, median $25K. 85% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
84
$14M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$297M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 84 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tecnologico de Monterrey FoundationHouston, TXGeneral Charitable Purpse$3.0M
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountySan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$2.4M
Ut Health Science Center of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$2.0M
St Mary's HallSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$838K
Friends of Christus Santa Rosa FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$541K
US Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral Charitable Purpose$533K
Haven for Hope Bexar CountySan Antonio, TXgeneral charitable purpose$500K
Bexar Co Performing Arts CtrSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$500K
Classical Musical InstituteSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$500K
Teach for America San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$313K
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$250K
Alamo Colleges FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$210K
City Year San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$200K
San Antonio Report Fka Rivard ReportSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$116K
World Affairs CouncilWashington, DCGeneral charitable purpsoe$101K
Catholic Charities of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$100K
American Red CrossSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$100K
United Way of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral Charitable Purpose$100K
Baby 2 BabyLos Angeles, CAGeneral Charitable Purpose$100K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral Charitable Purpose$100K
LA Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Charitable Purpose$100K
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountyKerrville, TXGeneral Charitable Foundation$100K
St Jude's Ranch for ChildrenBulverde, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$100K
World Affairs Council of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$76K
Witte Museum of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$75K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Purpose$75K
Brighton CenterSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$70K
San Antonio Children's MuseumSan Antonio, TXGeneral chartibale purpose$65K
Crosspoint IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$65K
Texas Exes Scholarship FoundationAustin, TXGeneral charitable purpose$61K
Fluxx Labs IncSan Franciso, CAGeneral Charitable Purpose$60K
City Education PartnersSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$50K
Old Spanish Missions IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$50K
San Antonio Area FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$50K
Texas Business Hall of FameHouston, TXGeneral charitable purpose$40K
Junior AchievementSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$38K
Texas A&m Sa FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$30K
University Health Systems FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$30K
Tobin Cener Fka Bexar County Performing ArtsSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$26K
Briscoe Western Art MuseumSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TXGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Morgan's WonderlandSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$25K
San Fernando CathedralSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$25K
University of Texas San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$20K
Catholic Television of SaSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$20K
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of CommerceSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$20K
Remember the Alamo FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$20K
Ywla Sa FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$20K
Hemisfair ConservancySan Antonio, TXGeneral Charitable Purpose$20K
Meals on Wheels San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$15K
Ballet SaSan Antonio, TXGenaral charitable purpose$10K
Respite Care of SaSan Antonio, TXGenaeral charitable purpose$10K
The Charity Ball AssociationSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Girl Scouts of Sw Texas IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$10K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXGeneral charitable purpose$10K
The Salvation ArmySan Antonio, TXGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCGeneral Charitable Purpose$10K
University of Texas FoundationAustin, TXGeneral Charitable Foundation$10K
Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsAustin, TXGeneral Charitable Foundation$10K

By state: Texas 71 · New York 2 · California 4 · District of Columbia 2 · Tennessee 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Impetus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Alamo Advisors Lp, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Impetus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Impetus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $14M across 84 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Impetus Foundation give?

Texas (71 grants), New York (2 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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