Private foundation · EIN 31-1675276 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Luke and Merle Soules Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $810K total, median $4,250. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$810K
Median grant
$4,250
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 3 of 4 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Am FoundationCollege Station, TXTo establish a reformative course of study in the dept of economics at texas a&m university.$800K
Texas Am Foundation ChancellorCollege Station, TXGeneral purpose$5,000
Classical Music InstituteSan Antonio, TXGeneral purpose$3,500

About this foundation

Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Luther H Soules III, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $810K across 4 grants, a median of $4,250.

Where does Luke and Merle Soules Family Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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