Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation
The Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2008, the foundation honors the memory of Janey Katherine "Kate" Marmion and was created by her mother, Janey Briscoe Marmion, and her grandfather, Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$663.0M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$34.2M
+1256.0% YoY
Grant Count
42
+223.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$814K
+319.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to encourage, support, and promote people, places, and programs in Uvalde and South Texas that were important to Kate Marmion and her family.
The foundation focuses on four primary areas:
Children's Interests — Benefiting children with special emphasis on education
Agriculture — Promoting agriculture, animal husbandry, and preservation of open space native ranch land
Southwestern American History, Culture, Art, and Literature — Supporting visual and literary arts with emphasis on Southwestern art, educational programs, events, and exhibits; and educating the community on Southwestern American history, culture, art, and literature
Health Care — Supporting the health and wellbeing of citizens of South Texas, bolstering health outcomes of diverse communities, eliminating barriers to care, bridging gaps in health services, and supporting nonprofit health care service providers and research institutions
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $3,000 to $15,000,000. The foundation's total giving was $34,186,871 according to the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2025).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in Uvalde and South Texas, with additional focus on Texas and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $662,977,816
Total Annual Giving: $34,186,871
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since May 2009
EIN: 26-3209975
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $662,977,816 | $636,801,755 | $323,606,019 |
| Revenue | $62,109,175 | $267,112,129 | $281,468,214 |
| Expenses | $35,913,114 | $3,714,324 | $1,801,758 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $35,549,435 | $2,900,694 | $1,758,006 |
| Net Investment Income | $68,025,261 | $38,814,592 | $1,437,861 |
| Distributable Amount | $34,653,539 | $29,584,677 | $2,901,551 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Kothmann | Secretary | 1 | $3,000 |
| Dolph Briscoe IV | President & CEO | 20 | — |
| Margaret Briscoe | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Woodman | Vice President | 1 | $4,000 |
| Emily Liljenwall | COO | 20 | — |
| James Leigh Briscoe | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ken De Silva | Director | 1 | — |
| Donato Ramos Jr | Director | 1 | $4,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In December 2025, the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation announced a transformational $30 million gift to UT San Antonio for the establishment of the Kate Marmion School of Public Health.
UT San Antonio announces transformational $30 million ...Contact Information
Address: 153 Treeline Park Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78209-1880
Phone: 210-886-8496
Website: katebriscoemarmionfoundation.org
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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