Private foundation · EIN 74-2699577 · San Antonio, Texas

The Pat and Tom Frost 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: 21 grants paid, $540K total, median $20K. 95% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$540K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Cibolo WildernessBoerne, TXCharitable grant$100K
Christ Episcopal ChurchSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$75K
Tobin Center for the Performing ArtsSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$40K
Texas Cavaliers FoundationSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$40K
McNay Art MuseumSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$33K
Alamo Heights School FoundationSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$25K
San Antonio AcademySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$20K
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyDallas, TXCharitable grant$20K
The University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COCharitable grant$20K
Saisd FoundationSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$20K
Cibolo Center for ConservancyBoerne, TXCharitable grant$15K
Alameda Theater ConservancySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$15K
Texas Cultural TrustAustin, TXCharitable grant$13K
San Antonio Botanical Garden Society IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$13K
Texas Military InstituteSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$10K
San Antonio Christian SchoolsSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$10K
Texas Transportation MuseumSan Antonio, TXCharitable grants$10K
Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TXCharitable grant$5,000
Alamo Colleges Foundation IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$5,000
Alamo Area CouncilSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$2,500

By state: Texas 20 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The Pat and Tom Frost Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Frost Bank, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 The Pat and Tom Frost 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 The Pat and Tom Frost Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $540K across 21 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Pat and Tom Frost Foundation give?

Texas (20 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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