The Hixon Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in San Antonio, Texas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation focused on charitable grantmaking through the sale of securities, which enables it to continue making charitable gifts throughout the year.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
58
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+7.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation made 62 grants in 2024, with a total giving amount of approximately $94,659. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas and supports organizations primarily within Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,748,229
- Total Revenues: $177,669
- Total Expenses: $211,582
- Total Liabilities: $15,400
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,790,000
- Total Revenues: $98,100
- Total Expenses: $198,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,748,229 | $2,790,157 | $2,909,933 |
| Revenue | $177,669 | $98,138 | $160,721 |
| Expenses | $211,582 | $197,642 | $229,612 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $167,073 | $156,087 | $185,954 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $58,810 | $119,398 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $161,037 | $162,061 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include GEAA (Greater Edwards Acquifer) ($37,000), Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey ($15,000), National Parks Conservation Association ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANY BABY CAN SAN ANTONIO, TX | CHARITABLE | $2,600 |
| BAMBERGER SELAH RANCH PRESERVE JOHNSON CITY, TX | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| CHARITY NAVIGATOR SADDLE BROOK, NJ | CHARITABLE | $258 |
| CIBOLO NATURE CENTER & FARM BOERNE, TX | CHARITABLE | $2,598 |
| CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORONADO, CA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| COMAL COUNTY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE CANYON LAKE, TX | CHARITABLE | $3,099 |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND ARLINGTON, VA | CHARITABLE | $4,500 |
| THE CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TX | CHARITABLE | $104 |
| EDFORG WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $1,042 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE HIXON | PRES/TREAS | 2 | — |
| MARTHA HIXON | VP/SEC | 2 | — |
| DAVID HIXON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JENNIFER HIXON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Hixon Family Foundation?
The foundation made 62 grants in 2024, with a total giving amount of approximately $94,659. Recent grantees include: • National Parks Conservation Association ($10,000) • Planned Parenthood South Texas ($7,000) • Thrive Youth Center ($5,150) • Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance The foundation supports charitable contributions across various causes and maintains an active grantmaking schedule throughout the year.
Where does Hixon Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas and supports organizations primarily within Texas.
What size grants does Hixon Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Hixon Family Foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hixon Family Foundation's EIN?
Hixon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2882611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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