How to apply
A grant request from an organization should be submitted in the following manner:1. The request for the grant should be prepared on the organization's letterhead and signed by a member of the board of directors or an officer of the organization.2. The request should contain the following information: i. Specific information related to the desired use of the grant ii. A list of current Board of Directors iii. A copy of the organization's exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service, and iv. A copy of the organization's most recent financial statements, and a budget for the grant. Contact: King Ranch Family Trust, P O Box 1418, Kingsville, Tx, 3615954211 Deadlines: May 1st Restrictions: Awards are generally limited to those organizations that provide services for the advancement of religious worship and the education, health, support and care of needy residents in Kleberg, Kenedy, Brooks, Jim Wells or Willacy Counties.King Ranch Family Trust does not approve funding for the following:-Individuals seeking funding for personal, business or other use-Start-up costs for nonprofits, business, groups or individuals-Debt reduction-Pass-through entities-Projects outside of Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy counties.-Brick & mortar projects
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halo FlightCorpus Christi, TX | funds would be used to assist with the cost of HUMS equipment, as well as supporting the annual equipment licensing fees | $90K |
| Women's Men's Health Services of SoCorpus Christi, TX | Operations | $65K |
| Family Counseling ServicesCorpus Christi, TX | FBO Operations of Kingsville Office | $45K |
| South Tx Family Planning Health CorCorpus Christi, TX | funds would be used for equipment, supplies, STD medication , birth control & pregnancy tests | $43K |
| Brush Country CASAKingsville, TX | Operations | $40K |
| Boys and Girls Club of KingsvilleKingsville, TX | funds would be used to support The Boys & Girls Club of Kingsville programs consisting of Project Learn, Power Hour & Edmentum (software)Op… | $30K |
| Children's Advocacy Cntr of the CoaCorpus Christi, TX | Operations | $30K |
| CenikorHouston, TX | funds would be used for substance abuse and behavioral health services for residents in the counties King Ranch operates | $30K |
| Friends of the Public LibraryKingsville, TX | funds would be used to assist with the expanding the educational programs and projects in the library | $25K |
| Boy Scouts of America-South Tx CounCorpus Christi, TX | Operations | $25K |
| The Purple DoorCorpus Christi, TX | Operations | $25K |
| Foster Angels of South TexasCorpus Christi, TX | Operations | $25K |
| Kleberg County Adult LiteracyKingsville, TX | Operations | $20K |
| South Texas Public BroadcastingCorpus Christi, TX | Challenge Program | $20K |
| Weavers of LoveKingville, TX | Operations | $19K |
| Frederick Douglass Youth CenterKingsville, TX | funds would be used to fund salaries for the After-School Tutoring/Mentoring Program | $18K |
| Kingsville Symphony OrchestraKingsville, TX | funds would be used to support the November 2025 King Ranch Celebration Concert held at Texas A&M University Kingsville | $15K |
| Coastal Bend Wellness FoundationRockport, TX | funds used to support HIV prevention services in the Kingsville Clinic | $15K |
| New Life Refuge MinistriesCorpus Christi, TX | "Stop the Traffic" education project. | $10K |
| Epiphany Montessori SchoolKingsville, TX | funds used to provide updated and safe playground equipment for ages 3-5. | $8,500 |
| Adult Teen ChallengeKingsville, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Camp AranzazuRockport, TX | provide camp experiences for children with disabilities and medical conditions who reside in the counties where King Ranch operates | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald HouseCorpus Christi, TX | Operating/Support families from the five counties served by the Trust | $5,000 |
About this foundation
King Ranch Family Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Kingsville, Texas, administered in care of R M Kleberg III Trustee, tax-exempt since 1946. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does King Ranch Family Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A grant request from an organization should be submitted in the following manner:1. 2. The request should contain the following information: i. Deadlines: May 1st.
How much does King Ranch Family Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $613K across 23 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does King Ranch Family Trust give?
Texas (23 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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