Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. It supports charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, primarily in Texas, with a stated focus on Bexar County.
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable gave $2.5M across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Texas. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,500,000
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,667
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $38,729,976
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (19 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% 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 Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grant program describes annual grants for 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 17001, San Antonio, TX 78217-0001
Phone: (210) 283-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable
Who Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sa Zoological Society ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
288 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 288 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program says its support is primarily in Texas, with a focus on Bexar County. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to Oklahoma, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 60 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sa Zoological Society San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| TMI Episcopal San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $270,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation San Antonio, TX | unrestricted | $213,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation San Antonio, TX | unrestricted | $150,000 |
| McNay Art Museum San Antonio, TX | unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Summer Dreams San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $38,729,976 | $3,299,474 | $2,671,421 | $2,500,000 | 60 | $2,546,557 | $3,227,709 | $2,307,837 |
| 2024 | $38,101,923 | $3,207,451 | $2,140,327 | $2,009,999 | 49 | $2,055,370 | $3,129,472 | $2,241,169 |
| 2023 | $37,034,799 | $2,494,747 | $2,156,472 | $1,975,000 | 58 | $2,016,944 | $2,430,059 | $2,027,349 |
| 2022 | $36,696,524 | $3,688,177 | $2,343,245 | $2,198,000 | 46 | $2,240,534 | $3,628,755 | $2,016,001 |
| 2021 | $35,351,592 | $3,175,594 | $2,131,822 | $2,005,600 | 75 | $2,051,452 | $3,071,139 | $2,308,382 |
| 2020 | $34,307,820 | $1,532,220 | $2,026,219 | $1,920,000 | 46 | — | $1,475,924 | $1,962,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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
The foundation’s program description identifies charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, with an emphasis on the arts, private educational institutions, and medical research. Its 2025 grants included support for cultural, educational, environmental, and human-services organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Remember the Alamo Foundation says it supports the Alamo Trust and its preservation, educational outreach, and public programs. The an individual recipient River Foundation describes its work as inspiring stewardship and conservation of the an individual recipient River and its native ecology. The Alamo Heights School Foundation says its mission is to enhance academic excellence, with a focus on funding teachers and staff. The McNay Art Museum describes its work as engaging a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of visual arts. ChildSafe says it provides treatment and support to children and families affected by abuse and neglect.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $2,500,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $300,000 each to the an individual recipient Zoological Society and TMI Episcopal; $270,000 to the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation; and $213,000 to Remember the Alamo Foundation. Other notable grants included $150,000 to the an individual recipient River Foundation, $100,000 each to the McNay Art Museum and Alamo Heights School Foundation, and $60,000 to Summer Dreams.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Stieren and Barry Roberts on the distribution committee.
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Stieren
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Roberts
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Broadway National Bank (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Betty Ann Stieren Kelso (2020) — Distribution Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable
How much does Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable give each year?
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable gave $2.5M across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 49 grants.
What is Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $41,667, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable that year got $20K on average.
Where does Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable give grants?
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 99% 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 (52 grants).
Does Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Sa Zoological Society ($300,000), TMI Episcopal ($300,000) and Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation ($270,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable?
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable reported $38.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable fund?
The foundation’s program description identifies charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, with an emphasis on the arts, private educational institutions, and medical research. Its 2025 grants included support for cultural, educational, environmental, and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's EIN?
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6399782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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