Private foundation · EIN 85-3805605 · College Sta, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Conte Family 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: 13 grants paid, $108K total, median $5,000. 77% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$108K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robert Conte Foundations for PdCollege Station, TXSupport efforts to improve the life of people with Parkinsons disease through exercise and education$30K
Helping Hand Home for ChildrenAustin, TXServing traumatized children through therapeutic care and support services$12K
Univ Texas Elementary Charter SchAustin, TXSupport for Outdoor School experience$11K
The Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TXSupport Chloe Childress Memorial Endowment$10K
Brain Injury Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MOProvide community base solutions for people living with traumatic brain injuries$8,000
Ozark Teen ChallengeBranson West, MOSupport youth struggling to overcome additions and behavioral conflict$6,000
St Anthony Catholic ChurchBryan, TXServing all people seeking Christian guidance prayers and support$5,000
Episcopal Church of Good ShephardAustin, TXServe citizens in the greater Austin community seeking spiritual growth and education$5,000
Pman FoundationAtlanta, GASupport for at-risk youth in recovery by offering sober social activities$5,000
Texas a M UniversityCollege Station, TXAnimal science department for remote learning$5,000
Shepherd Them All IncAustin, TXChildren with learning disabilities$5,000
South Brazos Voulnteer Fire DeptMillican, TXVolunteer firefighter support$5,000
Midway Church of ChristMidway, TXSupport rural Christian guidance$1,000

By state: Texas 10 · Missouri 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Conte Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in College Sta, Texas, administered in care of Cynthia W Conte, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Conte Family 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 Conte Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $108K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Conte Family Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Missouri (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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