South Texas Outreach Foundation
South Texas Outreach Foundation is a private foundation based in Laredo, Texas. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says its assets were transferred to North Texas Charitable Foundation; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
South Texas Outreach Foundation at a glance
In short: South Texas Outreach Foundation gave $2.6M across 56 grants in 2022 (avg $47K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,631,550
- +58.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 56
- +24.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $46,992
- +27.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $32,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (8 of 54, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to South Texas Outreach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 818, Laredo, TX 78042-0818
Phone: (956) 723-5932
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who South Texas Outreach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Instituto Cultural en Pro de la mujer y La Ninez AC ($207K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 148 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (82%), Oklahoma (13%), Connecticut (3%), California (2%), and New York (1%). The percentages total 101%, consistent with rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
Is South Texas Outreach Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 54 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 78% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 281% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $2.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 56 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto Cultural en Pro de la mujer y La Ninez AC Morelia Michoacan Mexi, TX | Assistance to underprivileged girlsand destitute women. Food, clothingand shelter will be provided | $207,000 |
| Brookwood in Georgetown Georgetown, TX | Staff home at Grace PlaceComplete Grace Place buildout | $132,500 |
| Operation Kindness Carrollton, TX | Transport van to supporttransportation of shelteranimals and medical expenses | $125,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank Laredo, TX | Emergency food assistance,mobile food distribution, adopta family program, and backpack | $115,000 |
| Ruthe B Cowl Rehab Center Laredo, TX | Operating expenses forrehabilitation center | $115,000 |
| Casa de Misericordia Laredo, TX | Providing life skills and educationalclasses to survivors ofdomestic violence | $105,000 |
| Bethany House of Laredo Inc Laredo, TX | To fund meals services forhomeless and disabledindividuals | $105,000 |
| Church of The Crossroads Laredo, TX | Crossroads Family Center | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | For 180,000 meals tohungry North Texans | $90,000 |
| Operation Finally Home New Braunfels, TX | To provide homes for America's military heroes,first responders, and widows | $90,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing states that the foundation’s assets were transferred to North Texas Charitable Foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $546,398 | $2,861,540 | $2,631,550 | 56 | $2,650,140 | $334,998 | $941,535 |
| 2021 | $30,113,518 | $2,070,011 | $1,939,234 | $1,657,900 | 45 | $1,731,679 | $1,864,438 | $1,703,780 |
| 2020 | $29,982,176 | $864,146 | $2,046,437 | $1,788,850 | 47 | — | $646,246 | $1,692,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Texas Outreach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $942K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, South Texas Food Bank says its mission is to alleviate hunger in its service area through food distribution, while Bethany House of Laredo says it feeds hungry people and shelters the homeless. Operation Kindness describes its mission as providing lifesaving care, programs, and community resources for pets and the people who love them. Casa de Misericordia says it brings to life the healing ministry of Jesus through compassionate care and exceptional service.
Other 2022 recipients included Operation Finally Home, which says it provides homes and home modifications to military heroes, first responders, and their families; Relational Care Ministries, which provides counseling and training; and Dallas Mission for Life, which serves homeless people with food, shelter, clothing, education, and rehabilitation programs.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $2,631,550. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $207,000, with a median of $32,500.
Notable 2022 grants included $207,000 to Instituto Cultural en Pro de la mujer y La Ninez AC; $132,500 to Brookwood in Georgetown; $125,000 to Operation Kindness; $115,000 each to South Texas Food Bank and Ruthe B Cowl Rehab Center; $105,000 each to Casa de Misericordia and Bethany House of Laredo; and $100,000 to Church of The Crossroads. Other large grants included $90,000 each to North Texas Food Bank and Operation Finally Home, $87,000 to Relational Care Ministries, and $85,000 to Dallas Mission for Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed William J Dickinson Jr as president, treasurer, and director; Paula B Huitron as secretary, administrator, and director; John Dickinson as director and staff accountant; Kristopher Kuehn, Karen Hunter, and Jennifer Whitfill as directors and grant administrators; and Gloria Dickinson as assistant secretary and grant administrator.
South Texas Outreach Foundation is led by William J Dickinson Jr., President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William J Dickinson Jr.
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $35K (2022)
Jennifer Whitfill
Director & Grant Administrator
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$924 (2020) → $814 (2022)
John Dickinson
Director & Staff Acct
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $2K (2022)
Kristopher Kuehn
Director & Grant Administrator
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2022)
Paula B Huitron
Secretary, Administrator & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, Administrator & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $14K (2022)
Karen Hunter
Director & Grant Administrator
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Dickinson
Assistant Secretary & Grant Administrator
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $8K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $35K, to William J Dickinson Jr (Pres/Treas/Dir.). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Texas Outreach Foundation
How much does South Texas Outreach Foundation give each year?
South Texas Outreach Foundation gave $2.6M across 56 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.7M across 45 grants.
What is South Texas Outreach Foundation's typical grant size?
South Texas Outreach Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $32,500, and its average grant was $46,992, across 56 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from South Texas Outreach Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does South Texas Outreach Foundation give grants?
South Texas Outreach Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laredo, TX (11 grants), Austin, TX (10 grants), Tulsa, OK (9 grants) and Dallas, TX (6 grants).
Does South Texas Outreach Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of South Texas Outreach Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are South Texas Outreach Foundation's largest grantees?
South Texas Outreach Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Instituto Cultural en Pro de la mujer y La Ninez AC ($207,000), Brookwood in Georgetown ($132,500) and Operation Kindness ($125,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does South Texas Outreach Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Texas Outreach Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is South Texas Outreach Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, South Texas Outreach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $942K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is South Texas Outreach Foundation's EIN?
South Texas Outreach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6106704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does South Texas Outreach Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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