John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust
Under item 16, section 2 of the will of elena s. Kenedy, the trust was created to benefit the catholic diocese of corpus christi, convent academy of the incarnate word, spohn hospital, our lady of the lake university, and pax christi institute. The purposes include religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational within section 501(c)(3).
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust at a glance
In short: John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust gave $7.3M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,330,146
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,466,029
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,374,402
- Total assets
- $159,120,905
- -0.3% vs 2024
- 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.
Who John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diocese of Corpus Christi ($1.8M). Together the top 5 received $7.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.9M (2021) to $7.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $1,832,538 |
| Pax Christi Institute Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $1,374,402 |
| Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $1,374,402 |
| Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $1,374,402 |
| Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $1,374,402 |
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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 | $159,120,905 | $8,173,858 | $8,651,163 | $7,330,146 | 5 | $5,979,154 |
| 2024 | $159,560,755 | $10,688,986 | $9,540,869 | $7,934,752 | 5 | $7,897,914 |
| 2023 | $158,412,638 | $11,736,156 | $10,032,884 | $7,615,444 | 5 | $4,970,538 |
| 2022 | $156,709,366 | $16,142,301 | $9,948,057 | $7,283,452 | 5 | $10,499,332 |
| 2021 | $150,517,568 | $8,145,469 | $7,859,851 | $5,918,599 | 5 | $4,465,522 |
About John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust
Based on IRS filings
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust is a public charity, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $159.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7.3M. Net investment income was $6.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's only listed officer is Frost Bank Trustee, Sharon Shirley & Administrator on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frost Bank Trustee
Sharon Shirley & Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$1M (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frost Bank Co-Trustee (2021–2024) — Sharon Shirley & Administrator
- Former: Pablo E. Suess (2021–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $1.0M, to Frost Bank Trustee (Sharon Shirley, Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust
How much does John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust give each year?
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust gave $7.3M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.9M across 5 grants.
What is John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's typical grant size?
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,374,402, and its average grant was $1,466,029, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust give grants?
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust 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 Corpus Christi, TX (4 grants).
Does John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's largest grantees?
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Diocese of Corpus Christi ($1,832,538), Pax Christi Institute ($1,374,402) and Our Lady of the Lake University ($1,374,402), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust?
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust reported $159.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What is John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's EIN?
John G Kenedy Jr Charitable Trust - Mineral Estate Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6334106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
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