Tejemos Foundation
Tejemos Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including parks, education, health services, and cultural history.
Tejemos Foundation at a glance
In short: Tejemos Foundation gave $7.3M across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,288,500
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +5800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,534
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $51,655,316
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tejemos Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Concord Plaza 240, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 987-3655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tejemos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waterloo Greenway Conservancy ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 63 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient-state shares were California, 5%; South Carolina, 4%; Oregon, 3%; and New York, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tejemos Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.6M (2020) to $7.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Austin, TX | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount Theatre) Austin, TX | General Support | $500,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $500,000 |
| Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council (Austin PBSKLRU) Austin, TX | Program/Project Support | $400,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Central Texas Austin, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Central Texas Austin, TX | Program/Project Support | $250,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc Corpus Christi, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| International African American Museum Charleston, SC | General Support | $250,000 |
| LifeWorks aka Youth and Family Alliance Austin, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| St Edward's University Austin, TX | Scholarships | $250,000 |
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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 | $51,655,316 | $3,623,073 | $7,875,522 | $7,288,500 | 59 | $7,385,813 | $3,184,574 | $2,641,313 |
| 2023 | $54,576,079 | $2,853,586 | $6,504,006 | $5,921,105 | 1 | $6,049,787 | $2,431,572 | $2,599,508 |
| 2022 | $54,794,649 | $11,309,710 | $4,962,720 | $4,435,000 | 1 | $4,597,710 | $929,137 | $2,399,951 |
| 2021 | $56,096,568 | $3,968,002 | $5,658,851 | $5,145,000 | 1 | $5,247,498 | $3,498,010 | $2,690,420 |
| 2020 | $54,923,836 | $506,831 | $3,009,238 | $2,619,000 | 1 | — | $347,187 | $2,279,252 |
| 2019 | $50,032,626 | $50,032,626 | — | — | — | — | $32,626 | $93,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tejemos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with varied missions. Waterloo Greenway Conservancy says it creates and maintains urban parks around restored Waller Creek. Communities In Schools of Central Texas says it provides students with holistic support to address barriers to school success. Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation says it provides for children’s services at the hospital. The International African American Museum says it honors African American stories and stewards collections grounded in diasporic, national, and South Carolina history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $7,288,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $75,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,000,000 to Waterloo Greenway Conservancy for general support; $500,000 each to Austin Theatre Alliance and the University of Texas Foundation for general support; and $400,000 to Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council for program/project support. Communities In Schools of Central Texas received two grants of $250,000 each, one for general support and one for program/project support. Other grants of $250,000 included awards to Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation, the International African American Museum, LifeWorks, and St Edward’s University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynne Dobson as president, Greg Wooldridge as secretary, and Lesley Annen as director.
Tejemos Foundation is led by Lynne Dobson, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynne Dobson
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lesley Annen
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Greg Wooldridge
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $27K, to Lesley Annen (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Tejemos Foundation
How much does Tejemos Foundation give each year?
Tejemos Foundation gave $7.3M across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.9M across 1 grant.
What is Tejemos Foundation's typical grant size?
Tejemos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $123,534, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tejemos Foundation give grants?
Tejemos Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (39 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Tejemos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of Tejemos Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program/Project Support" (21 grants).
Who are Tejemos Foundation's largest grantees?
Tejemos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Waterloo Greenway Conservancy ($1,000,000), Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount Theatre) ($615,000 across 2 grants) and Communities In Schools of Central Texas ($500,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tejemos Foundation?
Tejemos Foundation reported $51.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tejemos Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with varied missions. Waterloo Greenway Conservancy says it creates and maintains urban parks around restored Waller Creek. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tejemos Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is Tejemos Foundation's EIN?
Tejemos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3851828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Tejemos 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Tejemos Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tejemos-foundation-morg_ec911a74b285433b882e74a7e3102024
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