Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc is a public charity based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1959, it coordinates and supports Fiesta San Antonio, an annual citywide celebration, and provides funding for Fiesta events that are not financially self-supporting.
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc at a glance
In short: Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc gave $305K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,727
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,914,090
- +17.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 227-5191
Website: https://fiestasanantonio.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc
Who Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Battle of Flowers Association ($88K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 44 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2025 grantees are in San Antonio, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $20K (2020) to $321K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Flowers Association San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $87,500 |
| Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $87,500 |
| Fiesta San Antonio Foundation San Antonio, TX | Fiesta Support | $50,000 |
| Rey Feo Scholarship Committee San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $12,500 |
| Order of the Alamo San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $12,500 |
| Queen of Soul Inc San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $12,500 |
| Beethoven Mannerchor Inc San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $10,000 |
| Brighton Center San Antonio, TX | Sponsorship Co-Op | $10,000 |
| Asociacion de Charros de San Antonio San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $7,500 |
| South Texas Educational Scholarship Fund San Antonio, TX | See Part VI | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,914,090 | $2,461,514 | $2,294,033 | $305,000 | 11 | $36,126 |
| 2024 | $3,332,553 | $2,283,608 | $2,106,866 | $320,600 | 14 | $41,965 |
| 2023 | $2,724,253 | $2,309,625 | $2,125,903 | $275,500 | 10 | $21,764 |
| 2022 | $2,132,302 | $2,033,518 | $1,941,382 | $229,500 | 9 | $790 |
| 2021 | $2,897,772 | $2,602,132 | $1,111,598 | — | — | $1,500,831 |
| 2020 | $1,859,566 | $69,374 | $1,115,515 | $20,250 | 3 | $2,391 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Commission’s stated mission is to plan, promote and preserve Fiesta San Antonio by supporting participating nonprofit, civic and patriotic organizations in presenting a safe, educational annual celebration of the San Antonio area’s heritage, culture and spirit.
Its 2024 filing describes year-round coordination of almost 100 local nonprofit organizations and 75,000 volunteers to plan and execute the April festival, including funding events that are not financially self-supporting. Its website also describes support for Fiesta events and member organizations, as well as scholarships and programs for Miss Fiesta.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of participating organizations. For example, Battle of Flowers Association describes its mission as teaching Texas history and keeping alive the patriotic traditions of Texas and San Antonio. The Fiesta San Antonio Foundation says it supports programs, events and nonprofits that contribute to a safe, healthy and educational Fiesta and preserve San Antonio’s history, culture and heritage. Other 2025 recipients describe work in education and civic tradition, services for children with disabilities or delays, and scholarships and charitable activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Commission reported 11 grants totaling $305,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $87,500, with a median of $12,500. The 2024 filing says the Commission receives grant and assistance applications from grantees; the board votes on allocations, subject to requirements, and documentation is prepared for each grant. It describes grants to participating member organizations as support for planning and executing Fiesta activities.
The largest 2025 awards were $87,500 each to Battle of Flowers Association and Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association, and $50,000 to the Fiesta San Antonio Foundation. Other listed awards included $12,500 each to Rey Feo Scholarship Committee, Order of the Alamo and Queen of Soul Inc.; $10,000 each to Beethoven Mannerchor Inc. and Brighton Center; and $7,500 each to Asociacion de Charros de San Antonio, South Texas Educational Scholarship Fund and The Woman’s Club of San Antonio. The filing lists “Fiesta Support” as the purpose for the Foundation award and “Sponsorship Co-Op” for Brighton Center; the other listed purposes are “See Part VI.”
The Commission’s website also describes a Miss Fiesta scholarship program: Miss Fiesta is eligible for a $10,000 scholarship, and finalists are also eligible for scholarship funds. This is a participant scholarship program, distinct from the grants to organizations described above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Christian as President; Ferne Burney as President-Elect; Jim Mery as Senior Vice President; Barton Simpson as 1st Vice President; Katherine De Luna as 2nd Vice President; Allison Reyes as Treasurer; Kelly Kennedy as Secretary; John Evans as Presidential Appointee; Richard Sparr as Immediate Past President; and Jennifer Barbaro as Member.
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc is led by Steve Rosenauer, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Rosenauer
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $109K (2025)
David Christian
President
Senior Vice President → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barton Simpson
1st Vice President
Member → 2nd Vice President, 2024
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ferne Burney
President-Elect
1st Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2024
Senior Vice President → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Burney
Legal Counsel
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sparr
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Uhler
Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly E Kennedy
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Drain
Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Mery
Senior Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Zachry
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Barbaro
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lynde
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Reyes
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Jenkins
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Jeffers
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gardner Peavy
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Fenimore Paul Rohlfs
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasper Blake
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Evans
Presidential Appointee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine De Luna
2nd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Vetter
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Ojeda-Medina
Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (49)
- Former: John Meyer Jr. (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Joe Vela Jr. (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kathy De Luna (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Virginia Van Cleave (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Blanca Aldaco (2024) — Member
- Former: Carla Miller (2024) — Member
- Former: Eric Reblin (2024) — Member
- Former: James Fenimore (2024) — Member
- Former: JoAnn Boone (2024) — Presidential Appointee
- Former: Kathy Krnavek (2024) — Member
- Former: Kerry Rutledge (2024) — Member
- Former: Leroy Sance (2024) — Member
- Former: Paul Rohlfs (2024) — Member
- Former: Johnny Gabriel (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Jon Fristoe (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Robert Cuellar (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kathy Rhoads (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Anne Ballantyne (2023) — Presidential Appointee
- Former: Barclay Houston (2023) — Member
- Former: Bart Simpson (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Laura Read (2023) — Member
- Former: Melanie Cawthon (2023) — Member
- Former: Patti Zaiontz (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Leeroy Sance Jr. (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Rochelle L Staten (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Clyde Johnson IV (2022) — Member
- Former: Erwin De Luna (2022) — Member
- Former: Irma Iris Duran De Rodriguez (2022) — Presidential Appointee
- Former: Juan Mata (2022) — Member
- Former: Nick Holt (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Victoria Wood (2022) — Member
- Former: Walter Serna Jr. (2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Webb Sellers (2022) — Member
- Former: Anna-Laura Block (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Baltazar Walter Serna Jr. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Charlie Garza (2020–2021) — Presidential Appointee
- Former: Jeanie Travis (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Marshall Steves (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Roger O Flores (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Edmundo Rios (2021) — Member
- Former: John Gary Herrera (2021) — Member
- Former: Lori Campbell (2021) — Member
- Former: Alberto Duran (2020) — Member
- Former: Amy Shaw (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Bruce Hicks (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Byron LeFlore Jr. (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Claus Heide (2020) — Member
- Former: Ed Wilson (2020) — Member
- Former: Mary Wieser (2020) — Presidential Appointee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $109K, to Steve Rosenauer (Executive Director (non-voting)).
Frequently asked questions about Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc
How much does Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc give each year?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc gave $305K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $321K across 14 grants.
What is Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's typical grant size?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $27,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc give grants?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (11 grants).
Does Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part VI" (9 grants).
Who are Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's largest grantees?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's largest 2025 grantees include Battle of Flowers Association ($87,500), Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association ($87,500) and Fiesta San Antonio Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc fund?
The Commission’s stated mission is to plan, promote and preserve Fiesta San Antonio by supporting participating nonprofit, civic and patriotic organizations in presenting a safe, educational annual celebration of the San Antonio area’s heritage, culture and spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fiestasanantonio.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's EIN?
Fiesta San Antonio CommissionInc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1340345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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