Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc
The Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $175,000, with awards to organizations including public media, conservation, food assistance, education, and community services organizations.
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc gave $175K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- +84.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,265,491
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that applicants may submit a written or verbal request describing the organization’s purpose and how the funds will be used. Only requests for small local contributions will be considered.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Emilie Chenault
Mailing address: PO Box 15068, San Antonio, TX 78212-8268
Phone: (210) 824-7743
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alama Public Telecomm ($20K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. The listed grants show awards to organizations in several Texas communities, including San Antonio, Beaumont, Nederland, and Kendalia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 348% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $175K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alama Public Telecomm San Antonio, TX | Annual Fund Campaign | $20,000 |
| Texas Public Radio San Antonio, TX | Promote Public Radio | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Texas - Sa San Antonio, TX | Support Nature Conservancy | $18,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Sa San Antonio, TX | Promote Planned Parenthood | $18,000 |
| Christian Senior Services San Antonio, TX | Promote Christiananity for Seniors | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Kendalia, TX | Dormitory Project | $13,000 |
| Colonel George Moffett Nederland, TX | Lamar Music Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lamar University Foundation Beaumont, TX | Support Music Department | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | In memory of dr. & mrs. C brandon ch | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Support to Provide Food for Kids | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,265,491 | $368,800 | $202,380 | $175,000 | 20 | $175,000 | $333,075 | $156,180 |
| 2024 | $2,099,071 | $118,453 | $119,025 | $95,000 | 19 | $95,000 | $110,699 | $139,132 |
| 2023 | $2,095,138 | $1,550,491 | $56,363 | $45,000 | 18 | $45,000 | $63,265 | $85,421 |
| 2022 | $601,010 | $20,648 | $47,560 | $39,100 | 17 | $39,100 | $20,648 | $35,854 |
| 2021 | $627,922 | $69,495 | $52,996 | $44,000 | 17 | — | $60,499 | $32,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Texas Public Radio describes its mission as engaging, inspiring, and informing people to help them better understand their community and world. The San Antonio Food Bank says it fights hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Lamar University Foundation says it supports the development and promotion of Lamar University and furthers the education of its students.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in music and cultural enrichment, historical library restoration and public research and education, and support for Buckner International’s 501(c)(3) ministries.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $175,000 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median award of $6,000. Notable awards included $20,000 each to Alama Public Telecomm and Texas Public Radio; $18,000 each to Nature Conservancy of Texas - SA and Planned Parenthood of SA; and $15,000 to Christian Senior Services. Other awards included $13,000 to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, $10,000 each to Lamar University Foundation and San Antonio Food Bank, and $6,000 to Feeding America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol C Chenault as trustee.
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc is led by Carol C. Chenault, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol C. Chenault
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc
How much does Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc give each year?
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc gave $175K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 19 grants.
What is Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc give grants?
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (11 grants) and Beaumont, TX (5 grants).
Does Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Alama Public Telecomm ($20,000), Texas Public Radio ($20,000) and Nature Conservancy of Texas - Sa ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc?
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Texas Public Radio describes its mission as engaging, inspiring, and informing people to help them better understand their community and world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Carol Tyrrell Kyle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6372892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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