Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation

SAN ANTONIO, TX EIN: 26-3209975 Website

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

+223.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$814K

+319.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Texas $38.2M (99%)

Maryland $367K (1%)

States

Maryland Texas

Cities

AustinBanderaBeevilleBethesdaHondoKerrvilleLaredoLeakeyLytleMcallenPearsallSan AntonioUvalde

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include UCISD Moving Forward Foundation ($15,000,000), UT Briscoe Center ($7,226,000), El Progreso Memorial Library ($2,001,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Uvalde County Jr Livestock Show Ass Uvalde, TX	Scholarships for all Uvalde County Jr. Livestock Show participants	$63,200
San Antonio Food Bank SAN ANTONIO, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$40,000
St Philips Episcopal School UVALDE, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$20,000
Greater SA After-School All-Stars San Antonio, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$100,000
National Western Art Foundation SAN ANTONIO, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$1,500,000
Briscoe Animal Resource Center of U Uvalde, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$325,000
Uvalde Classical Academy Uvalde, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$50,000
Alamo College Foundation San Antonio, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$300,000
Arthur Nagel Community Clinic Bandera, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$50,000
Avance San Antonio, TX	To support community nonprofit organization in conducting its charitable purpose for the public	$150,000

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

2025

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation fund?

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 liter…

How do I apply for a grant from Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation?

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).

Where does Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in Uvalde and South Texas, with additional focus on Texas and Maryland.

What size grants does Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation award?

In 2025, Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $34.2M — an average of about $814K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3209975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.