Private foundation · EIN 74-2730275 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Tim and Karen Hixon 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: 35 grants paid, $474K total, median $10K. 51% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$474K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
51%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Antonio ZooSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$40K
Peregrine Fund IncBoise, IDOperating fund$40K
Special Forces Charitable TrustSouthern Pines, NCoperating fund$40K
Austin Hatcher FoundationChattanooga, TNOperating fund$31K
Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationDallas, TXOperating fund$30K
Caesar Kleburg Wildlife Research InstituteKingsville, TXOperating fund$25K
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCOperating fund$25K
Texas Wildlife AssociationNew Braunfels, TXOperating fund$25K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYOperating fund$20K
World Wildlife Fund IncChicago, ILOperating fund$20K
The Nature Conservancy of IdahoHailey, IDOperating fund$15K
The Nature Conservancy of TexasSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$15K
African Wildlife Foundation IncWashington, DCOperating fund$10K
Bat Conservation InternationalAustin, TXBracken bat cave$10K
Bonefish Tarpon TrustMiami, FLOperating fund$10K
Everglades FoundationHomestead, FLOperating fund$10K
Mitchell Lake Audubon CenterSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$10K
Texas Biomedical Research InstituteSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$10K
Sound OffSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$10K
K9s for WarriorsSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$10K
Land Trust AllianceDC, DCOperating fund$10K
Arboretum San AntonioSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$10K
Hill Country AllianceAustn, TXOperating fund$5,000
The Conservation FundArlington, VAOperating fund$5,000
The Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CAOperating fund$5,000
Last Chance ForeverSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$5,000
Devils River ConservancyAustin, TXOperating fund$5,000
Atlantic Salmon FederationCalais, MEOperating fund$5,000
Cibolo Nature CenterBoerne, TXOperating fund$5,000
Greater Edwards Aquifer AllianceSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$5,000
San Antonio Botanical GardensSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$3,500
Trout Unlimited IncArlington, VAOperating fund$2,500
Wild OceansTampa, FLOperating fund$2,500
International Game Fish Assn World Fishing CtrDania Beach, FLOperating fund
San Antonio ReportSan Antonio, TXOperating fund

By state: Texas 18 · Idaho 2 · District of Columbia 3 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 4

About this foundation

The Tim and Karen Hixon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Karen J Hixon, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Tim and Karen Hixon 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 The Tim and Karen Hixon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $474K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Tim and Karen Hixon Foundation give?

Texas (18 grants), Idaho (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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