The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. In 2024, it reported 67 grants totaling $260,000 to organizations, with listed grants supporting operations and recipients primarily in Texas.
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation gave $260K across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,000
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,881
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,536,188
- -12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (15 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the prescribed form. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Annually by May 31.
- Deadline
- Annually by May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: David Doherty
Mailing address: 9601 Mcallister Fwy Suite 800, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 829-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston ($40K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
333 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 333 grants of 333 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (98%), Connecticut (2%), and Florida (1%). Most of the listed large grants went to Texas organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 66 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $220K (2023) to $300K (2022). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Houston, TX | Operations | $40,000 |
| East Central ISD Social Services San Antonio, TX | Operations | $12,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Antonio, TX | Operations | $12,000 |
| South Texas Pregnancy Care Center Seguin, TX | Operations | $12,000 |
| Shiner Catholic School Shiner, TX | Operations | $8,000 |
| Gonzales County Restoration Assoc Gonzales, TX | Operations | $7,000 |
| Gonzales Main Street Inc Gonzales, TX | Operations | $7,000 |
| Rwanda Shines San Antonio, TX | Operations | $7,000 |
| San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic San Antonio, TX | Operations | $7,000 |
| Guide Dogs of Texas San Antonio, TX | Operations | $7,000 |
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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 | $4,536,188 | $208,643 | $359,081 | $260,000 | 67 | $276,964 | $126,526 | $258,978 |
| 2023 | $5,193,413 | $230,059 | $310,784 | $220,000 | 63 | $235,825 | $155,100 | $250,317 |
| 2022 | $4,658,327 | $224,365 | $411,335 | $300,000 | 70 | $315,275 | $128,305 | $270,748 |
| 2021 | $4,881,109 | $499,576 | $368,669 | $240,000 | 66 | $257,157 | $331,439 | $282,341 |
| 2020 | $4,870,141 | $90,039 | $335,380 | $240,000 | 67 | — | $29,783 | $273,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $259K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating support for a range of organizations. For example, San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic says its mission is to provide charitable dental care to underserved Bexar County adults. Guide Dogs of Texas says it provides guide dogs to Texans who are visually impaired to support their freedom, mobility, and independence. Child Advocates San Antonio describes its work as recruiting and leading court-appointed volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children and youth.
Other 2024 recipients include Kinetic Kids, which says it enriches the lives of children with special needs through adapted sports, fine arts, and educational programs, and TeamAbility, which says it works to provide therapeutic educational intervention for children with severe multiple disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $260,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed award was $40,000 to Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston for operations. Other notable awards included $12,000 each to East Central ISD Social Services, Meals on Wheels, and South Texas Pregnancy Care Center, all listed for operations; and $8,000 to Shiner Catholic School for operations.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications use a prescribed form; the filing names David Doherty as the contact and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Doherty as trustee and Laura Garrett, Sue Ortman, and Gloria Lamascus as board members.
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Doherty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$34K (2022) → $36K (2024)
Gloria Lamascus
Board of Mgrs
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Garrett
Board of Mgrs
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Ortman
Board of Mgrs
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $36K, to David Doherty (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation
How much does The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation give each year?
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation gave $260K across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 63 grants.
What is The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,881, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation give grants?
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% 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 (39 grants), Gonzales, TX (7 grants), Seguin, TX (3 grants) and Gonzalez, TX (2 grants).
Does The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (65 grants).
Who are The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston ($40,000), East Central ISD Social Services ($12,000) and Meals on Wheels ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation?
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating support for a range of organizations. For example, San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic says its mission is to provide charitable dental care to underserved Bexar County adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation?
Submit the prescribed form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's EIN?
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2719361. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dixie-starnes-wenger-foundation-morg_ebac50f75e554c30b75c2b35d686781e
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