The Hollomon-Price Foundation is a private independent foundation based in San Antonio, Texas, established in 1999. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$671K
+8.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is the protection, preservation, and reclamation of the Earth by supporting charitable, non-profit entities focused on protecting and preserving people, plants, animals, and the natural systems upon which all life depends.
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Environmental protection and conservation efforts
- Support for work with leaders and businesses to help reduce carbon and attract clean energy businesses
- Protection of threatened species and wildlife conservation
- Environmental education and training on Earth sustainability and stewardship practices
- Providing a voice in environmental decisions to groups facing unfair environmental burdens due to social or economic inequalities
- Festival presentation of films focusing on environmental efforts
- Rainforest preservation and tropical ecosystem protection
- Ocean conservation and marine habitat protection
Grantmaking
The Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation accepts grant requests by invitation only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports work across multiple U.S. locations, including:
- Cities: Austin, Dallas, Miami, New York, San Francisco
- States: Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont
- International: Peru, Ecuador, and other regions with rainforest conservation needs
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $11,385,390
- Total Revenue: $589,424
- Total Expenses: $826,454
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 1
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since March 2001
- EIN: 75-2850527
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,385,390 | $11,622,420 | $11,980,399 |
| Revenue | $589,424 | $412,583 | $343,869 |
| Expenses | $826,454 | $770,562 | $1,130,972 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $758,224 | $707,659 | $1,054,429 |
| Net Investment Income | $516,144 | $356,110 | $276,590 |
| Distributable Amount | $842,508 | $764,447 | $795,599 |
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
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members and Directors:
- John E. Bellett, MPA (Board Member)
- John Bauer (Director/Vice President)
- Ann Edwards (Director)
- Blake Werner (Director)
- Gloria Arecchi (Director)
- Jack Murray (Director)
Founder: Wayne Hollomon Price (1943–2011) founded the foundation in 1999. Wayne was an advocate for environmental protection with a lifelong love of nature, influenced by childhood experiences at her family's "Flat Top Ranch" in Central Texas. In addition to being a philanthropist, Wayne was a Montessori teacher, mental health counselor, and artist.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BAUER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN BELLETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $55,600 |
| RITA BRAEUTIGAM | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| NANCY BELLETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACK MURRAY CO BERGMANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GLORIA ARECCHI | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 5 | $9,047 |
| WAYNE BELLETT-PARRISH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACOB SCHERR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BLAKE WERNER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MIKE PARRISH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RENA SUMMERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILSON BELLETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Youth Climate Leadership (2020–Present):**
Since 2020, the foundation has been a cornerstone partner in launching and sustaining the San Antonio Mayor's Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives in collaboration with the City of San Antonio and local organizations. The program provides high school students with opportunities to explore environmental justice, engage in civic leadership, and connect with city leaders. Over five years, more than 150 students have participated, with many continuing into green career-focused internships.
Mayor's Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives launches ...**Wayne Hollomon Price Research Center (2025):**
The South Fork Natural History Museum Receives Grant From The Hollomon Price\A state-of-the-art research facility was completed in 2025 at Sea Turtle Inc. rehabilitation hospital on South Padre Island, Texas. The facility was named in honor of Wayne Hollomon Price and reflects her values of compassion, conservation, and service to others.
The South Fork Natural History Museum Receives Grant From The Hollomon Price\**Contact Information:**
Website: hollomonpricefoundation.org
Address: 10711 Mt Tipton, San Antonio, TX 78213-1631
Telephone: 210-223-3030
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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