Private foundation · EIN 86-2643196 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John R & Greli N Less 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 64 grants paid, $6.7M total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
64
$6.7M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$127M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$500K
Youth Orchestras of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$300K
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$250K
Girl Scouts of Southwest TexasSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$250K
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$200K
Santa Rosa Childrens HospitalSan Antonio, TXCharitable Grant$200K
St Peter Upon the WaterSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$200K
The Childrens ShelterSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$200K
Haven for HopeSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$150K
Hemisfair ConservancySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$150K
McNay Art MuseumSan Antonio, TXCharitable Grant$150K
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$150K
Tobin Center for the Performing ArtsSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$150K
Ywca-San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$125K
Christian Assistance Ministry IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$125K
Family Service Association of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$125K
Clarity Child Guidance CenterSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$125K
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown MD, TXCharitable grant$125K
Sa Christian Hope Resource Center IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$125K
Friends of Christus Santa Rose FoundaitonSan Antonio, TXChartiable grant$108K
The Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Brighton CenterSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
San Antonio Botanical Garden SocietySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Kinetic KidsSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Alameda Theater ConservancySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
I Care San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Guardian HouseSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
San Antonio Museum of ArtSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Any Baby Can San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Ballet San AntonioSan Antoniot, TXCharitable grant$100K
Headwaters at the ComalNew Braunfels, TXChartiable grant$100K
House of Neighborly ServiceSan Antonio, TXChartiable grant$100K
New Bruanfels Youth CollaborativeNew Braunfels, TXCharitable grant$100K
SalocSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
Sarah Roberts French HomeSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
St Peter the Apostle Catholic ChurchSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
The Childrens Bereavement Center of South TexasSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$100K
City Education PartnersSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$90K
St Peter - St Joseph Children's HomeSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$90K
Boysville IncConverse, TXCharitable grant$80K
Contemporary Art for San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$75K
Assistance League of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$75K
Landa Gardens ConservancySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$75K
Young Mens Christian Association of Greater SaSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$51K
San Antonio Childrens Museum (doseum)San Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Boy Scouts of AmericaSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Child Advocates San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Mission Road MinistriesSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
National Audubon Society IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Respite Care of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Sunset Ridge CollectiveSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Teamability IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
The Arc of San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$50K
Thrive Youth CenterSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$30K
Daisy CaresSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$25K
ArtvangoSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$25K
Connect AbilitySan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$25K
Empower HouseSan Antonio, TXChartiable grant$25K
Jewish Family Service of San Antonio Texas IncSan Antonio, TXCharitable grant$25K

About this foundation

John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Frost Bank, 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 John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust 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 John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.7M across 64 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust give?

Texas (64 grants), per its latest filing.

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