Private foundation · EIN 74-6437206 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Victor & Peggy Barton Creighton Charitable Trust

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: 8 grants paid, $66K total, median $8,342. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$66K
Median grant
$8,342
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sunshine Cottage SchoolSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$11K
McNay Art Museum 6000 North New BraunfelsSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$11K
Boysville IncConverse, TXUnrestricted grant$11K
San Antonio Philharmonic Attn DevelopmentSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$11K
Southwest School of ArtSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$5,668
The Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$5,506
San Antonio Museum of ArtSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$5,506
University of Texas System Attn Karoline FeltsAustin, TXUnrestricted grant$5,352

About this foundation

Victor & Peggy Barton Creighton Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Frost National Bank, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Victor & Peggy Barton Creighton Charitable Trust 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 Victor & Peggy Barton Creighton Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 8 grants, a median of $8,342.

Where does Victor & Peggy Barton Creighton Charitable Trust give?

Texas (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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