Private foundation · EIN 82-1305865 · Shiner, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Don G Kaspar 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: 21 grants paid, $230K total, median $6,155. 95% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$230K
Median grant
$6,155
Stays in TX
95%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

Requests are to be sent to the foundation and received by christopher kaspar for first review. Those chosen would then be reviewed by the foundation's board for final approval or denial. Contact: Christopher Kaspar, 959 Highway 95n, Shiner, Tx, 3615943327, CHRISTOPHERKASPAR@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
USA TransformSouthlake, TXCommunity out-reach$70K
Branded Cowboy ChurchVictoria, TXCommunity out-reach$27K
Experience ExcellenceVictoria, TXCommunity out-reach$18K
Flippen GroupCollege Station, TXCommunity out-reach$13K
Gatekeeper's FellowshipShiner, TXCommunity out-reach$11K
Shiner Athletic & Academic FoundationShiner, TXCommunity out-reach$11K
HumanalityLander, WYCommunity out-reach$10K
Vysehrad PTOHallettsville, TXCommunity out-reach$10K
Shiner Band BoostersShiner, TXCommunity out-reach$9,926
Billy T Cattan Recovery OutreachVictoria, TXCommunity out-reach$8,000
Ambassadors for ChristYoakum, TXCommunity out-reach$6,155
Trail LifeYoakum, TXCommunity out-reach$6,000
Golden Crescent CASAVictoria, TXCommunity out-reach$5,000
Shiner Little LeagueShiner, TXCommunity out-reach$5,000
The Vine SchoolVictoria, TXCommunity out-reach$5,000
Lavaca Area Moms IncShiner, TXCommunity out-reach$3,500
Spread the Faith IncAustin, TXCommunity out-reach$3,000
The Grand Theater YoakumYoakum, TXCommunity out-reach$2,874
Shiner Youth Soccer AssociationShiner, TXCommunity out-reach$2,000
Futures AcademyVictoria, TXCommunity out-reach$1,650
Fellowship Bible ChurchSan Antonio, TXCommunity out-reach$1,250

By state: Texas 20 · Wyoming 1

About this foundation

Don G Kaspar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shiner, Texas, administered in care of Christopher a Kaspar, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Don G Kaspar 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 Don G Kaspar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $230K across 21 grants, a median of $6,155.

Where does Don G Kaspar Foundation give?

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

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