The Ewing Halsell Foundation
The Ewing Halsell Foundation is a private charitable trust based in San Antonio, Texas. Established on June 29, 1957, by Texas cattle rancher Ewing Halsell and his wife Lucile Fortner, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation dedicated to improving quality of life for Texans. The foundation was significantly enhanced in 1971 when Grace Fortner Rider, Lucile's sister, bequeathed a substantial portion of her estate to the organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$154.3M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
48
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$166K
-9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation upholds the vision to "improve the quality of life for all Texans, especially those less fortunate than ourselves," reflecting the founders' values of hard work, strong moral character, and social compassion. Having no children of their own, the Halsells dedicated their wealth to helping disadvantaged populations.
The foundation supports organizations across the following areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Education (PK-12)
- Higher Education
- Environment & Conservation
- Faith Based
- Human & Social Services
- Medical, Health & Wellness
The foundation operates with a strategic "seasons" approach to grantmaking, concentrating resources on particular focus areas for maximum impact. Currently, the foundation is in a season focused exclusively on K-12 education in Bexar County, making large, long-term commitments to improve educational opportunities for students, families, and educators.
Grantmaking
The foundation is currently invitation-only for grant applications. Application submission deadlines are March 31 and August 31. Decision time is approximately three months. When accepting applications, the foundation uses an online application portal at grantinterface.com.
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Review Cycle
are March 31 and August 31. Decision time is approximately three months. When accepting applications, the foundation uses an online application portal at grantinterface.com.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations throughout the state of Texas, with emphasis on the San Antonio area and Bexar County. Geographic focus includes San Antonio and South Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Income (as of June 2024):
- Total assets: $154,256,346
- Total revenues: $16,943,629
- Total expenses: $10,081,946
- Investment income and dividends: $2,625,547
- Total liabilities: $3,540
Staffing: The foundation operates with 2 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $154,256,346 | $147,397,048 | $143,425,830 |
| Revenue | $16,943,629 | $14,131,547 | $23,701,014 |
| Expenses | $10,081,946 | $10,104,928 | $8,539,516 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,509,980 | $8,195,189 | $6,743,012 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,474,716 | $12,437,964 | $22,200,408 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,854,110 | $8,078,435 | $8,424,369 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Board of Directors:
- Edward H. Austin, Jr. (Since 1995)
- William Scanlan, Jr. (Since 2010)
- William S. Harte (Since 2010)
- Steve C. Lewis (Since 2017)
- Henry B. Gonzalez, III (Since 2023)
Staff:
- Jackie Moczygemba, Executive Director
- Contact: Jackie@EwingHalsell.org | 210-223-2649
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward H Austin Jr | Director | 2.25 | $25,000 |
| Jackie Moczygemba | Executive Director | 40 | $235,620 |
| William Harte | Director | 2 | $25,000 |
| William Scanlan | Director | 1.75 | $25,000 |
| Steve C Lewis | Director | 2 | $25,000 |
| Henry B Gonzalez III | Director | 2 | $25,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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