Linda Pace Foundation
Linda Pace Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $95.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Linda Pace Foundation at a glance
In short: Linda Pace Foundation gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,000
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $95,476,515
- +5.2% 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 September 2026.
Who Linda Pace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Santa Cruz Foundation ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Linda Pace Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation San Antonio, TX | To Support the Isaac Julien Lab: Danm Programme | $17,000 |
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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 | $95,476,515 | $2,872,187 | $3,575,770 | $17,000 | 1 | $1,933,128 | $1,747,818 | $3,031,615 |
| 2023 | $90,723,485 | $2,795,347 | $3,312,814 | $28,000 | 1 | $1,911,351 | $1,759,656 | $2,656,110 |
| 2022 | $87,496,956 | $1,007,483 | $4,543,634 | $1,622,560 | 2 | $3,115,158 | $449,909 | $2,752,708 |
| 2021 | $85,448,768 | $4,905,864 | $3,201,138 | $626,000 | 2 | $1,840,368 | $4,108,518 | $2,830,665 |
| 2020 | $78,121,413 | $3,236,612 | $3,341,949 | $822,213 | 3 | — | $2,506,386 | $2,315,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda Pace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Linda Pace Foundation is led by Kathryn Kanjo, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Kanjo
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Elyse Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $212K (2024)
Isaac Julien
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Morgan
Chief Operating Officer
Acctg & Administrator → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Laura Wright
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Randy Guthmiller (2021–2023) — Visitor Experiences Manager
- Former: Ethel Shipton (2023) — Facilities Manager
- Former: Christopher McKnight (2020–2022) — Facilities
- Former: Kelly O' Connor (2020–2022) — Collections
- Former: Barbara Minarro (2021–2022) — Digital Media
- Former: Issac Julian (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $212K, to Elyse Gonzales (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Linda Pace Foundation
How much does Linda Pace Foundation give each year?
Linda Pace Foundation gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
How large is Linda Pace Foundation?
Linda Pace Foundation reported $95.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Linda Pace Foundation?
Linda Pace Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $95.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Linda Pace Foundation operate?
Linda Pace Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What is Linda Pace Foundation's EIN?
Linda Pace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3757853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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