Don G Kaspar Foundation
The Don G Kaspar Foundation is a private foundation based in Shiner, Texas. Established in 2017, it describes its purpose as serving families, developing faith, and bringing communities together, with the motto “transforming lives, together.”
Don G Kaspar Foundation at a glance
In short: Don G Kaspar Foundation gave $230K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $229,513
- +129.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,929
- +74.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,155
- Total assets
- $2,431,995
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 Don G Kaspar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; requests are sent to the foundation and received by Christopher Kaspar for first review, with selected requests then reviewed…
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; requests are sent to the foundation and received by Christopher Kaspar for first review, with selected requests then reviewed by the board for final approval or denial. Its website describes an online grant-request form followed, for aligned requests, by an in-person board interview. It says grants are not approved for operational expenses and that approved applicants conduct a pay-it-forward event before grant funds are released.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists deadlines as N/A. The website lists submission dates of February 29, May 31, and August 31, with decisions scheduled for March 31, June 30, and September 30, respectively; it does not specify a year for this schedule.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists deadlines as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher Kaspar
Mailing address: 959 Highway 95N, Shiner, TX 77984
Phone: (361) 594-3327
Website: https://www.donkaspar.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don G Kaspar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USA Transform ($70K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Shiner, Texas. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Don G Kaspar Foundation gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 258% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 337% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $60K (2020) to $230K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA Transform Southlake, TX | Community Out-Reach | $70,000 |
| Branded Cowboy Church Victoria, TX | Community Out-Reach | $27,100 |
| Experience Excellence Victoria, TX | Community Out-Reach | $17,698 |
| Flippen Group College Station, TX | Community Out-Reach | $13,000 |
| Gatekeeper's Fellowship Shiner, TX | Community Out-Reach | $11,360 |
| Shiner Athletic & Academic Foundation Shiner, TX | Community Out-Reach | $11,000 |
| Humanality Lander, WY | Community Out-Reach | $10,000 |
| Vysehrad PTO Hallettsville, TX | Community Out-Reach | $10,000 |
| Shiner Band Boosters Shiner, TX | Community Out-Reach | $9,926 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach Victoria, TX | Community Out-Reach | $8,000 |
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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 | $2,431,995 | $216,618 | $300,620 | $229,513 | 21 | $329,513 | $7,442 | $97,766 |
| 2023 | $2,515,997 | $432,962 | $148,896 | $100,080 | 16 | $100,080 | $10,058 | $94,744 |
| 2022 | $2,231,931 | $65,090 | $136,011 | $118,374 | 14 | $118,374 | — | $108,051 |
| 2021 | $2,300,852 | $506,953 | $66,432 | $64,086 | 2 | $64,086 | $6,953 | $91,376 |
| 2020 | $1,860,331 | $184,552 | $59,984 | $59,984 | 2 | — | $9,552 | $84,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don G Kaspar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K 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 website identifies faith, family, and community as areas of focus. Its statement of faith says its work and partnerships are guided by biblical principles.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Experience Excellence says it organizes Christian men’s Bible studies, outdoor events, concerts, and outdoor church services. Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach says it helps adults with alcohol and chemical addictions pursue sobriety and wholeness through Christ-centered recovery. The Vine School says it serves children ages two through eighteen affected by autism spectrum and related communication disorders through customized learning environments and specialized teaching methods. Humanality says its mission is to help people discover freedom through an intentional relationship with technology.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $229,513. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $70,000, with a median of $6,155.
The largest reported grants included $70,000 to USA Transform, $27,100 to Branded Cowboy Church, $17,698 to Experience Excellence, and $13,000 to Flippen Group. Each was listed for “community out-reach.” Other grants included $11,360 to Gatekeeper’s Fellowship, $11,000 to Shiner Athletic & Academic Foundation, and $10,000 each to Humanality and Vysehrad PTO.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher Kaspar as chairman and Carli Elias and Peter Robinson as board members.
Don G Kaspar Foundation is led by Christopher Kaspar, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Kaspar
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carli Elias
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Robinson
Board Member
Treasurer → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bruce Bayless (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Josh Bolch (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Don G Kaspar Foundation
How much does Don G Kaspar Foundation give each year?
Don G Kaspar Foundation gave $230K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 16 grants.
What is Don G Kaspar Foundation's typical grant size?
Don G Kaspar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,155, and its average grant was $10,929, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don G Kaspar Foundation give grants?
Don G Kaspar Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Victoria, TX (6 grants), Shiner, TX (6 grants) and Yoakum, TX (3 grants).
Does Don G Kaspar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Don G Kaspar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Out-Reach" (21 grants).
Who are Don G Kaspar Foundation's largest grantees?
Don G Kaspar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include USA Transform ($70,000), Branded Cowboy Church ($27,100) and Experience Excellence ($17,698), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Don G Kaspar Foundation?
Don G Kaspar Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Don G Kaspar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies faith, family, and community as areas of focus. Its statement of faith says its work and partnerships are guided by biblical principles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don G Kaspar Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; requests are sent to the foundation and received by Christopher Kaspar for first review, with selected requests then reviewed… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Don G Kaspar Foundation's EIN?
Don G Kaspar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1305865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Don G Kaspar Foundation 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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