David B Terk Wildlife Conservation
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation is a private foundation based in Driftwood, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $43,632 to charitable organizations.
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation at a glance
In short: David B Terk Wildlife Conservation gave $44K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,632
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,296
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $636,181
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% 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 David B Terk Wildlife Conservation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1389 Enchanted Oaks Drive, Driftwood, TX 78619
Phone: (512) 970-8139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David B Terk Wildlife Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KLRU ($11K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Texas (89% of grant dollars), North Carolina (6%), Tennessee (1%), Washington (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David B Terk Wildlife Conservation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $22K (2020) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KLRU Austin, TX | Charitable Support | $11,000 |
| Adrn Austin, TX | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
| UT Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Zone Smithville, TX | Charitable Support | $3,100 |
| Rodeo Austin Austin, TX | Charitable Support | $2,700 |
| Abccm Asheville, NC | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children Austin, TX | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Lifeaustin Austin, TX | Charitable Support | $1,032 |
| Burke Center for Youth Driftwood, TX | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| The Williamson Museum Georgetown, TX | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $636,181 | $66,559 | $89,420 | $43,632 | 19 | $63,408 | $40,547 | $36,800 |
| 2023 | $659,042 | $51,708 | $71,627 | $40,131 | 16 | $55,428 | $35,509 | $35,953 |
| 2022 | $678,961 | $28,907 | $94,326 | $52,250 | 31 | $74,471 | $9,052 | $39,789 |
| 2021 | $745,380 | $69,663 | $85,451 | $47,689 | 25 | $66,789 | $51,001 | $45,820 |
| 2020 | $763,168 | $47,574 | $54,064 | $21,757 | 18 | — | $32,282 | $41,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David B Terk Wildlife Conservation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions address different needs. For example, Rodeo Austin says its mission is to grow the next generation and raise funds for Texas children. Helping Hand Home for Children says it provides trauma-informed therapeutic care and support services to children and families. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas and address hunger and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $43,632. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $11,000 to KLRU, $7,500 to ADRN, and $6,000 to UT Foundation, all in Austin, Texas. Other grants included $3,100 to Kids Outdoor Zone in Smithville, Texas; $2,700 to Rodeo Austin; and $2,500 each to ABCCM in Asheville, North Carolina, and Helping Hand Home for Children in Austin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristin Terk Belt as president, Steve Belt as vice president, and Kaylin Leach and Zach Gregory as board members.
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation is led by Kristin Terk Belt, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Terk Belt
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Kaylin Leach
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Steve Belt
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Zach Gregory
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cailey Young (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Haley Belt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Belt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Carl Belt (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
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 $5K, to Kaylin Leach (Board Member). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David B Terk Wildlife Conservation
How much does David B Terk Wildlife Conservation give each year?
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation gave $44K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 16 grants.
What is David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's typical grant size?
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,296, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David B Terk Wildlife Conservation that year got $2K on average.
Where does David B Terk Wildlife Conservation give grants?
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (9 grants).
Does David B Terk Wildlife Conservation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (19 grants).
Who are David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's largest grantees?
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's largest 2024 grantees include KLRU ($11,000), Adrn ($7,500) and UT Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David B Terk Wildlife Conservation?
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David B Terk Wildlife Conservation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions address different needs. For example, Rodeo Austin says its mission is to grow the next generation and raise funds for Texas children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David B Terk Wildlife Conservation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's EIN?
David B Terk Wildlife Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0263006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David B Terk Wildlife Conservation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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