Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife
The Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife is a private foundation based in Kingsville, Texas. Its governing instrument requires contributions to support wildlife conservation and studies.
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife at a glance
In short: Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife gave $3.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $538K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,228,500
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $538,083
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $64,988,011
- +9.3% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife
- How to Apply
The 2024 filing says grant requests should be submitted on the organization’s letterhead and include a nontechnical description of the proposed use, a budget showing how the requested amount would be used, and a copy…
The 2024 filing says grant requests should be submitted on the organization’s letterhead and include a nontechnical description of the proposed use, a budget showing how the requested amount would be used, and a copy of the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter. The filing states that grants will not be made to organizations that discriminate with respect to race, color, or religion.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there are no formal submission deadlines for grant requests.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no formal submission deadlines for grant requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen J Kleberg Trustee Kleberg B
Mailing address: PO Box 1555, Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone: (361) 592-8501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M University Kingsville Fdn ($2.9M). Together the top 6 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 31 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that there are no geographic restrictions on grants. All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2021) to $4.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University Kingsville Fdn Kingsville, TX | Charitable Purposes | $2,907,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Texas Foundation for Conservation Austin, TX | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Kingsville, TX | Charitable Purposes | $24,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable Purposes | $12,500 |
| Texas Wildlife Association Foundation New Braunfels, TX | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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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 | $64,988,011 | $9,376,415 | $3,891,965 | $3,228,500 | 6 | $3,404,679 | $9,004,289 | $4,871,183 |
| 2023 | $59,481,356 | $4,403,784 | $4,768,407 | $4,124,000 | 8 | $4,302,026 | $3,982,763 | $3,578,433 |
| 2022 | $59,808,771 | $3,875,151 | $4,009,593 | $3,435,500 | 7 | $3,610,137 | $3,504,531 | $3,769,321 |
| 2021 | $59,889,098 | $9,905,184 | $2,883,953 | $2,080,061 | 6 | $2,286,511 | $9,428,310 | $3,878,191 |
| 2020 | $52,906,659 | $6,361,035 | $4,048,831 | $3,145,500 | 4 | — | $5,802,354 | $3,292,657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife reported a distributable amount of $4.9M 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 foundation’s stated funding purpose is wildlife conservation and studies. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university foundation, conservation and wildlife foundations, a wildlife research institute, and a community foundation.
Among the grantees, the Texas Foundation for Conservation describes its mission as fish and wildlife conservation and outreach, including public awareness. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation describes its mission as enhancing quality of life in the Coastal Bend area of Texas through charitable and educational grants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $3,228,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,907,000, with a median of $24,500. The largest awards were $2,907,000 to Texas A&M University Kingsville Foundation and $250,000 to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. Other grants included $25,000 to Texas Foundation for Conservation, $24,000 to Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, $12,500 to Coastal Bend Community Foundation, and $10,000 to Texas Wildlife Association Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen J Kleberg, Chris Kleberg, and Robert J Kleberg as trustees.
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Kleberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Stephen J. Kleberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Robert J. Kleberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Duane M. Leach (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $60K, to Stephen J Kleberg (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife
How much does Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife give each year?
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife gave $3.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 8 grants.
What is Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's typical grant size?
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's median grant in 2024 was $24,500, and its average grant was $538,083, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife give grants?
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife 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 Kingsville, TX (2 grants).
Who are Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's largest grantees?
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's largest 2024 grantees include Texas A&M University Kingsville Fdn ($2,907,000), Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation ($250,000) and Texas Foundation for Conservation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife?
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife reported $65.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (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 Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife fund?
The foundation’s stated funding purpose is wildlife conservation and studies. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university foundation, conservation and wildlife foundations, a wildlife research institute, and a community foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife?
The 2024 filing says grant requests should be submitted on the organization’s letterhead and include a nontechnical description of the proposed use, a budget showing how the requested amount would be used, and a copy… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's EIN?
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6038766. 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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