John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface
Under item 16, section 2 of the will of elena s. Kenedy, the revenue generated from surface interest of the trust was designated to benefit the missionary society of oblate fathers of Texas. The purposes include religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational within section 501(c)(3).
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface at a glance
In short: John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface gave $8.5M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8.5M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,500,498
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500,498
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500,498
- Total assets
- $45,676,437
- -6.2% 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 Ranch Surface funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missionary Society of Oblate Fathers of TX ($8.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.1M (2021) to $8.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missionary Society of Oblate Fathers of TX San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $8,500,498 |
Ready to take the next step with John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,676,437 | $6,375,634 | $9,375,493 | $8,500,498 | 1 | $1,754,032 |
| 2024 | $48,676,296 | $11,042,564 | $7,297,731 | $6,245,904 | 1 | $879,295 |
| 2023 | $44,931,463 | $5,868,411 | $8,043,913 | $7,122,008 | 1 | $514,183 |
| 2022 | $47,111,872 | $10,559,440 | $7,173,883 | $6,528,179 | 1 | $1,523,309 |
| 2021 | $43,721,869 | $4,381,635 | $6,749,550 | $6,055,370 | 1 | $1,781,488 |
| 2020 | $46,092,794 | $4,396,154 | $6,939,764 | $6,187,672 | 1 | $424,887 |
About John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface
Based on IRS filings
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface is a public charity, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8.5M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface's only listed officer is Frost Bank Co-Trustee, Sharon Shirley & Administrator on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frost Bank Co-Trustee
Sharon Shirley & Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $151K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pablo E. Suess (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
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 $151K, to Frost Bank Co-Trustee (Sharon Shirley, Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface
How much does John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface give each year?
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface gave $8.5M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.2M across 1 grant.
How large is John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface?
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface reported $45.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
Where does John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface operate?
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface has awarded grants in Texas.
What is John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface's EIN?
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6501674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- 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 July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface down — hundreds of funders to go?