The Dawson Charitable Foundation
The Dawson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $259,230, all to recipients in Texas; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Dawson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dawson Charitable Foundation gave $259K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $259,230
- +469.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,603
- +279.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,115
- Total assets
- $385,475
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Dawson Charitable 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: 2000 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 375-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dawson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Remember the Alamo Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2025 grantees are in San Antonio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dawson Charitable Foundation gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 429% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $259K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remember the Alamo Foundation San Antonio, TX | Endowment | $200,000 |
| San Antonio Christian School San Antonio, TX | General Support | $19,250 |
| Haven for Hope San Antonio, TX | General Support | $14,500 |
| St Luke's Episcopal School San Antonio, TX | General Support/Support Programs | $6,500 |
| St David's Episcopal School San Antonio, TX | New Building | $5,000 |
| University Methodist Church San Antonio, TX | General Support | $4,580 |
| The Witte Museum San Antonio, TX | General Support | $3,650 |
| The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Support | $1,250 |
| Junior Achievement of South Texas San Antonio, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $385,475 | $217,771 | $264,029 | $259,230 | 12 | $260,860 | $44,156 | $60,820 |
| 2024 | $431,469 | $20,745 | $72,490 | $45,500 | 8 | $57,958 | $6,632 | $55,533 |
| 2023 | $483,486 | $483,486 | — | — | — | — | $1,332 | $1,881 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dawson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, a museum, a public library foundation, youth-serving organizations, a housing organization, and the Remember the Alamo Foundation.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Remember the Alamo Foundation says it supports the Alamo Trust and its preservation, educational outreach, and public programs. San Antonio Christian School says it partners with families to provide a Christ-centered education and prepare Christian leaders. The San Antonio Public Library Foundation says it works to strengthen public libraries’ service to the community. Junior Achievement of South Texas says it aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $259,230. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median grant of $4,115. The largest grants included $200,000 to the Remember the Alamo Foundation for an endowment, $19,250 to San Antonio Christian School for general support, and $14,500 to Haven for Hope for general support. Other grants included $6,500 to St. Luke’s Episcopal School for general support and programs and $5,000 to St. David’s Episcopal School for a new building.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Childers as president; Taylor Dawson as secretary and director; and Eugene Dawson Jr., Samuel Dawson, Eugene Dawson III, Tara Childers, and Kendall Weaver as directors.
The Dawson Charitable Foundation is led by Christopher Childers, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Childers
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Dawson III
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Dawson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendall Weaver
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Dawson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Childers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Dawson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Dawson Charitable Foundation
How much does The Dawson Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Dawson Charitable Foundation gave $259K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 8 grants.
What is The Dawson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dawson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,115, and its average grant was $21,603, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dawson Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Dawson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (12 grants).
Does The Dawson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Dawson Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dawson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dawson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Remember the Alamo Foundation ($200,000), San Antonio Christian School ($19,250) and Haven for Hope ($14,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dawson Charitable Foundation?
The Dawson Charitable Foundation reported $385K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dawson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, a museum, a public library foundation, youth-serving organizations, a housing organization, and the Remember the Alamo Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dawson Charitable 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 The Dawson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Dawson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4773299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Dawson Charitable 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work The Dawson Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Dawson Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dawson-charitable-foundation-morg_80bfeea30db74972b683b6b788f0bf58
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