Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter
Ledi- san antonio is an invitational organization of women leaders in food, beverage, agriculture and hospitality whose mission is education, advocacy and philanthropy.
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter at a glance
In short: Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $294,908
- +162.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Remember the Alamo Foundation ($20K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remember the Alamo Foundation San Antonio, TX | Horno Oven | $20,000 |
| Les Dames D'Escoffier Intl Louisville, KY | DUES | $10,000 |
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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 | $294,908 | $296,449 | $113,968 | $30,000 | 2 | $1,412 |
| 2024 | $112,426 | $60,329 | $116,079 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $168,176 | $95,532 | $71,527 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $144,172 | $50,857 | $68,627 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $161,942 | $84,090 | $100,945 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $178,796 | $24,912 | $53,557 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $207,441 | $129,349 | $58,712 | — | — | — |
About Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter
Based on IRS filings
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $295K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter is led by Nichole Bendele, Co-President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nichole Bendele
Co-President
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Johnson
Co-President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy E. Fitch
Past President
President → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Di-Anna Arias
Treasurer
1st Vice President Event → 1st Vice President Program, 2022
1st Vice President Program → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Adkison
1st Vice President Member
Treasurer → 1st Vice President Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcie Schipull
Archivist
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Michaelis
Recording Se
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naylene Dillingham
Past President
Co-President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Siegel
Correspondin
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Simpson
1st Vice President Program
2nd Vice President Program → 1st Vice President Program, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Allison Balfour (2022–2023) — 1st Vice President Member
- Former: Elise Russ (2022–2023) — Correspondin
- Former: Karen Haram (2019–2021) — Correspondin
- Former: Marilyn Magaro (2019–2021) — 1st Vice President Member
- Former: Wendy Styles (2020–2021) — Archivist
- Former: Donna Vaughn (2021) — Recording Se
- Former: Blanco Aldaco (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Joann Boone (2020) — Recording Se
- Former: Denise Mazal (2019) — Archivist
- Former: Kimberly Mauldin (2019) — Recording Se
- Former: Rashin Mazaheri (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter
How much does Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter give each year?
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter?
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter reported $295K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $296K.
What is Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter?
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $295K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter operate?
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter has awarded grants in Kentucky, Texas.
What is Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter's EIN?
Les Dames Descoffier San Antonio Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2798251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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