Baumberger Endowment
Baumberger Endowment is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. Its grantmaking supports scholarships for students attending eligible colleges and universities in Texas; the Endowment’s website says its scholarship competition is open only to high school seniors.
Baumberger Endowment at a glance
In short: Baumberger Endowment gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,276,000
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,000
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $26,441,794
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Baumberger Endowment
- How to Apply
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Obtain and submit the application through the online process described on the Endowment’s website. The website says scholarship awards are subject to conditions and that recipients must reapply annually.
- Review Cycle
- February 15. The stated application window of December 1–February 15 is a past cycle as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- February 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Cynde Zietlow
Mailing address: 7201 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 822-8915
Website: https://baumbergerendowment.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baumberger Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas Austin ($366K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($11,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 100 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Texas. The Endowment’s website says scholarship applicants must plan to attend a state-supported or non-denominational college or university within Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Baumberger Endowment open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Austin Austin, TX | Scholarships | $365,750 |
| University of Texas San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $305,250 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarships | $217,250 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $88,000 |
| Texas A&M University San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $74,250 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $63,250 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarships | $27,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $13,750 |
| University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $13,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,441,794 | $2,511,874 | $1,697,080 | $1,276,000 | 22 | $1,520,300 | $2,348,301 | $1,619,385 |
| 2023 | $25,627,000 | $1,694,427 | $1,675,812 | $1,280,980 | 20 | $1,527,418 | $1,560,531 | $1,512,041 |
| 2022 | $25,608,385 | $1,559,434 | $1,835,952 | $1,438,995 | 21 | $1,669,989 | $1,414,462 | $1,527,417 |
| 2021 | $25,884,903 | $2,066,251 | $1,645,342 | $1,242,500 | 18 | $1,474,811 | $1,893,160 | $1,673,166 |
| 2020 | $25,463,994 | $1,857,787 | $1,653,947 | $1,275,600 | 19 | — | $1,720,501 | $1,482,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baumberger Endowment reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission for the Endowment. Its 2024 grants were reported as scholarships, and all grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The website says applicants must plan to attend a state-supported or non-denominational college or university in Texas.
Among the supported institutions, Trinity University describes its mission as excellence in teaching, research, and services. Austin College says its mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences for rewarding careers and full, engaged, meaningful lives. St. Edward’s University describes its mission as providing a culturally diverse student body with an education balancing the humanities, sciences, and professions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Endowment reported 22 grants totaling $1,276,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,750 to $365,750, with a median of $11,000. The largest grants included $365,750 to the University of Texas at Austin, $305,250 to the University of Texas at an individual recipient, $217,250 to Texas A&M University, $88,000 to Texas State University, and $74,250 to Texas A&M University–an individual recipient Each was designated for scholarships. Trinity University received $63,250; St. Edward’s University and Austin College each received $5,500.
The application information on the filing directs applicants to the Endowment’s website and lists Cynde Zietlow as the contact for applications. The website says applications are available online from December 1 through February 15. It also says the competition is limited to high school seniors, and that the scholarship must be used at an eligible Texas college or university. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy F. May as chairman, Frank Burk as secretary, Albert J. Tietze Jr. and Samual Gonzales as trustees, and Ronald Schmidt as chairman. The Endowment’s website lists Cynde L. Zietlow as executive director and Donna Hagauer as administrative assistant.
Baumberger Endowment is led by Nancy F. May, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy F. May
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Ronald Schmidt
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Albert J. Tietze Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Samual Gonzales
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Frank Burk
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Nancy F May (Chairman). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Baumberger Endowment
How much does Baumberger Endowment give each year?
Baumberger Endowment gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 20 grants.
What is Baumberger Endowment's typical grant size?
Baumberger Endowment's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $58,000, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baumberger Endowment that year got $3K on average.
Where does Baumberger Endowment give grants?
Baumberger Endowment gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (7 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Denton, TX (2 grants).
Does Baumberger Endowment give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Baumberger Endowment's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (22 grants).
Who are Baumberger Endowment's largest grantees?
Baumberger Endowment's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas Austin ($365,750), University of Texas San Antonio ($305,250) and Texas A&M University ($217,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($11,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baumberger Endowment?
Baumberger Endowment reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Baumberger Endowment fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the Endowment. Its 2024 grants were reported as scholarships, and all grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The website says applicants must plan to attend a state-supported or non-denominational college or university in Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baumberger Endowment?
Obtain and submit the application through the online process described on the Endowment’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baumberger Endowment's EIN?
Baumberger Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7225925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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