John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. In 2024, it reported 64 grants totaling $6,701,297, all to recipients in Texas, and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust gave $6.7M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,701,297
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,708
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $127,297,366
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2950 Frost Trust Tax T-5, San Antonio, TX 78299
Phone: (210) 220-4438
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady of the Lake University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 88 grants of 150 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2024 grantees are based in an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust gives
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 170% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2021) to $6.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $6.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $500,000 |
| Youth Orchestras of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $300,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $250,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $250,000 |
| Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Inc San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $200,000 |
| Santa Rosa Childrens Hospital San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $200,000 |
| St Peter Upon the Water San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $200,000 |
| The Childrens Shelter San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $200,000 |
| Haven for Hope San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $150,000 |
| Hemisfair Conservancy San Antonio, TX | Charitable Grant | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,297,366 | $5,362,868 | $7,927,897 | $6,701,297 | 64 | $7,592,983 | $5,086,872 | $7,008,448 |
| 2023 | $129,876,157 | $19,454,940 | $6,593,800 | $5,037,094 | 44 | $6,003,869 | $18,972,070 | $6,164,637 |
| 2022 | $117,033,296 | $4,197,384 | $4,382,664 | $3,140,079 | 28 | $3,768,024 | $1,668,339 | $5,838,336 |
| 2021 | $117,218,576 | $120,089,499 | $2,870,923 | $2,478,712 | 14 | $2,760,256 | $6,631,898 | $5,247,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in youth music, youth development, animal appreciation, child and family services, food assistance, visual arts, and public spaces.
The grantees describe their own missions in these areas. Youth Orchestras of an individual recipient says it provides shared musical experiences for youth of all backgrounds; Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives says it supports children in crisis in a safe, healing environment, while The Children’s Shelter says it provides a trauma-focused place for children in crisis and strengthens families. The an individual recipient Food Bank describes its mission as fighting hunger in Southwest Texas. The McNay Art Museum says it engages a diverse community in visual arts, and Hemisfair Conservancy says it works to maintain Hemisfair’s public spaces and amenities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 64 grants totaling $6,701,297. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Notable awards included $500,000 to Our Lady of the Lake University; $300,000 to Youth Orchestras of an individual recipient; $250,000 each to Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas and the an individual recipient Zoological Society; and $200,000 each to Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, St Peter Upon the Water, and The Children’s Shelter. The trust also awarded $150,000 each to Haven for Hope, Hemisfair Conservancy, the McNay Art Museum, and the an individual recipient Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frost Bank and James Drought as co-trustees.
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Drought
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $184K (2024)
Frost Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$719K (2023) → $870K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frost Bank Trust DEP (2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Sharon Shirley (2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $870K, to Frost Bank (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust
How much does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust give each year?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust gave $6.7M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 44 grants.
What is John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $104,708, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust give grants?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (58 grants) and New Braunfels, TX (2 grants).
Does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Grant" (60 grants) and "Chartiable Grant" (4 grants).
Who are John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady of the Lake University ($500,000), Youth Orchestras of San Antonio ($300,000) and San Antonio Zoological Society ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust reported $127.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in youth music, youth development, animal appreciation, child and family services, food assistance, visual arts, and public spaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's EIN?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2643196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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