Private foundation · EIN 84-3851828 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tejemos 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: 59 grants paid, $7.3M total, median $75K. 75% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
59
$7.3M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in TX
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$52M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TXGeneral Support$1.0M
Austin Theatre Alliance (paramount Theatre)Austin, TXGeneral Support$500K
University of Texas FoundationAustin, TXGeneral Support$500K
Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council (austin Pbsklru)Austin, TXProgram/Project Support$400K
Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral Support$250K
Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$250K
Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation IncCorpus Christi, TXGeneral Support$250K
International African American MuseumCharleston, SCGeneral Support$250K
Lifeworks Aka Youth and Family AllianceAustin, TXGeneral Support$250K
St Edward's UniversityAustin, TXScholarships$250K
Miracle FoundationAustin, TXGeneral Support$200K
St John's Austin United Methodist ChurchAustin, TXGeneral Support$200K
Terrewode Women's FundEugene, ORGeneral Support$200K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral Support$150K
Thinkery (austin Children's Museum)Austin, TXGeneral Support$150K
Austin Theatre Alliance (paramount Theatre)Austin, TXProgram/Project Support$115K
ACLU Foundation of TexasHouston, TXGeneral Support$100K
Foundation CommunitiesAustin, TXGeneral Support$100K
Kmfa Classical 895Austin, TXProgram/Project Support$100K
Living GoodsOakland, CAGeneral Support$100K
Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation IncAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$100K
Miracle FoundationAustin, TXGeneral Support$100K
People's Community ClinicAustin, TXGeneral Support$100K
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning & Preventative Health SDallas, TXGeneral Support$100K
TonalityLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$100K
We Care Solar IncBerkeley, CAProgram/Project Support$100K
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$90K
Texas Book FestivalAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$85K
Evergreen AustinAustin, TXGeneral Support$75K
Pease Park ConservancyAustin, TXGeneral Support$75K
United Methodist Committee on Relief of Global Ministries Inc (umcor)Atlanta, GADisaster/Emergency Relief$60K
Music for Life Institute (african Children's Choir)Bellingham, WAGeneral Support$51K
Ann Richards School FoundationAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$50K
Austin Symphony Orchestra SocietyAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$50K
Breakthrough Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral Support$50K
Families in NatureAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$50K
New Song Bible ChurchSagle, IDGeneral Support$50K
Oneworld HealthCharleston, SCProgram/Project Support$50K
Rescue One More IncAustin, TXGeneral Support$50K
Rise Education FundSherman Oaks, CAProgram/Project Support$50K
Spaceflight Mission (spaceflight Records)Austin, TXProgram/Project Support$50K
Texas Book FestivalAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$50K
Texas Civil Rights ProjectAustin, TXGeneral Support$50K
The Settlement Home for ChildrenAustin, TXGeneral Support$50K
Treefolks IncAustin, TXGeneral Support$50K
Treefolks IncAustin, TXGeneral Support$50K
Healing Hands of JoyCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$30K
Austin Community FoundationAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$25K
Austin Symphony Orchestra SocietyAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$25K
Children's Cancer Association (joy Rx)Portland, ORProgram/Project Support$25K
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food BankEl Paso, TXGeneral Support$25K
Helping Hand Home for ChildrenAustin, TXGeneral Support$25K
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CAGeneral Support$20K
Austin Chamber Music CenterAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$15K
Libraries of LovePflugerville, TXGeneral Support$15K
Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncAustin, TXGeneral Support$10K
Save Our Springs Alliance IncAustin, TXProgram/Project Support$10K
Swan Songs Musical Last WishesAustin, TXGeneral Support$10K
Peacejam FoundationDenver, COProgram/Project Support$2,500

By state: Texas 44 · California 5 · South Carolina 2 · Oregon 2 · New York 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Tejemos Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Mission De Vida Services LLC, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Tejemos 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 Tejemos Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.3M across 59 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Tejemos Foundation give?

Texas (44 grants), California (5 grants), South Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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