Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation
The Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It supports programs that improve education, health, family well-being, arts, culture, and animal welfare, with its grant program described as serving Bexar County.
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation gave $4.1M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,083,253
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $90,739
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $93,196,054
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (20 of 45, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Broadway Bank. Applications should be submitted at the web address identified in the foundation’s filing; applications by regular mail are not accepted. Grants are directed to 501(c)(3) organizations whose work falls within the foundation’s principal charitable purposes.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 for May decisions; September 30 for November decisions.
- Deadline
- March 31 for May decisions; September 30 for November decisions.
- Contact
Application contact: Broadway Bank
Mailing address: 1177 Ne Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 283-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation
Who Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas ($260K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 126 grants of 215 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program is described as serving Bexar County, Texas. All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 45 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $107K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2021) to $4.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas San Antonio, TX | Funding in Support of Our Major Gifts Campaign. | $260,000 |
| The Children's Shelter San Antonio, TX | Funds used to upgrade facilities, and address critical safety issues, essential for obtaining a license to provide direct care to children on our campus. | $250,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation on Behalf of UT Health San Antonio Austin, TX | Grant funds will be dedicated to providing advanced care close to home for patients with complex neurological diseases. | $250,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Funds will be used for two years of salary and benefits for asa's next ceo. | $200,000 |
| Journey of Flight San Antonio, TX | This funding will be used to complete our current phase of development in 3 areas. | $200,000 |
| Friends of Christus Santa Rosa Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Operating. | $160,000 |
| American Cancer Society San Antonio, TX | Funds will be used to support the construction of the new acs hope lodge in san antonio. | $150,000 |
| Gardopia Gardens San Antonio, TX | Used to support the purchase of its headquarters property and create improved facilities & infrastructures. | $150,000 |
| San Antonio Christian Dental San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Vibrant Works San Antonio, TX | Funds will be used to build the low vision supply center (LVSC) within our eads building. | $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 | $93,196,054 | $6,403,261 | $4,746,835 | $4,083,253 | 45 | $4,380,687 | $6,229,057 | $5,067,393 |
| 2023 | $91,513,059 | $7,238,534 | $4,671,735 | $4,068,780 | 55 | $4,068,780 | $3,952,039 | $4,056,618 |
| 2022 | $75,658,491 | $7,207,368 | $5,277,571 | $4,510,475 | 41 | $4,510,475 | $3,383,346 | $4,095,912 |
| 2021 | $73,883,656 | $7,181,888 | $5,106,810 | $3,833,792 | 38 | $3,833,792 | $5,832,962 | $4,480,413 |
| 2020 | $71,905,922 | $5,534,577 | $5,953,975 | $3,890,000 | 36 | — | $1,361,408 | $3,881,037 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to be a trusted funder in Bexar County, Texas, supporting programs that improve education, health, family well-being, arts, culture, and animal welfare.
Its 2024 grants included support for youth development, child welfare, aviation and aerospace education, cancer services, gardens, and community services. For example, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas describes its mission as building girls of courage, confidence, and character; The Children’s Shelter describes its work as providing a safe, trauma-focused place for children in crisis and strengthening families. Journey of Flight says it aims to inspire and develop youth for future roles in aviation, space, and cyber.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $4,083,253. The grants had a median of $100,000 and ranged from $10,000 to $260,000. Notable awards included $260,000 to Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas; $250,000 to The Children’s Shelter; $250,000 to the University of Texas Foundation on behalf of UT Health San Antonio; and $200,000 each to Arboretum San Antonio and Journey of Flight.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Thornton, Linda P. Camp, Suzanne Goudge, Jane Phipps (trustee/chair), Herbert W. Hill Jr., and Lora Watts as trustees.
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation is led by Jane Phipps, Trustee & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Phipps
Trustee & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herbert W. Hill Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda P. Camp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Watts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Thornton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Goudge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward J. Schroeder (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation
How much does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation give each year?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation gave $4.1M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 55 grants.
What is Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's typical grant size?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $90,739, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation that year got $107K on average.
Where does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation give grants?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation 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 (41 grants).
Does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's largest grantees?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas ($260,000), The Children's Shelter ($250,000) and The University of Texas Foundation on Behalf of UT Health San Antonio ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation reported $93.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.1M (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 does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to be a trusted funder in Bexar County, Texas, supporting programs that improve education, health, family well-being, arts, culture, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation?
Contact Broadway Bank. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's EIN?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6812519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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