The Mirza Trust of San Antonio
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $116,000 through 11 grants, all to recipients in Texas. Its stated award restrictions limit use of funds to qualifying organizations in Texas.
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio at a glance
In short: The Mirza Trust of San Antonio gave $116K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,545
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,841,175
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mirza Trust of San Antonio
- How to Apply
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The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Qualified organizations should submit contribution requests in letter form. Awards are restricted to use in Texas by or for qualifying public charities, religious organizations and eligible organizations operated by religious organizations, or nonprofit educational organizations that meet the stated criteria.
- Contact
Application contact: The Mirza Trust
Mailing address: P O Box 130630, Houston, TX 77219-0630
Phone: (713) 696-8899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mirza Trust of San Antonio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Mary's Hall Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s award restrictions specify use in Texas. All 11 grants reported for 2025 went to Texas recipients, including organizations in San Antonio, Austin, and Richardson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mirza Trust of San Antonio open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2022) to $116K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc San Antonio, TX | Educational | $25,000 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Christus Santa Rosa Foundation San Antonio, TX | Charitable Assistance | $15,000 |
| Brighton Center San Antonio, TX | Charitable Assistance | $10,000 |
| The Doseum San Antonio, TX | Children's Museum | $10,000 |
| Youth Orchestra of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Youth Programs | $7,500 |
| San Antonio Sports San Antonio, TX | Charitable Assistance | $7,500 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable Assistance | $6,000 |
| Sunshine Cottage San Antonio, TX | Charitable Assistance | $5,000 |
| Bennett Cemetery Richardson, TX | Charitable Assistance | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,841,175 | $181,954 | $146,063 | $116,000 | 11 | $116,000 | $151,891 | $119,324 |
| 2024 | $1,805,286 | $211,955 | $133,575 | $105,000 | 10 | $105,000 | $184,880 | $112,130 |
| 2023 | $1,726,904 | $117,668 | $121,924 | $100,000 | 9 | $100,000 | $96,746 | $100,078 |
| 2022 | $1,731,160 | $83,683 | $107,763 | $80,000 | 9 | $80,000 | $58,759 | $100,587 |
| 2021 | $1,755,240 | $263,632 | $139,238 | $115,000 | 10 | $115,000 | $239,889 | $105,335 |
| 2020 | $1,634,813 | $103,239 | $118,935 | $95,000 | 9 | — | $80,422 | $91,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mirza Trust of San Antonio reported a distributable amount of $119K 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
The filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grants went to educational institutions, charitable organizations, a children’s museum, a youth orchestra, and other recipients.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Saint Mary’s Hall says its mission is to prepare students for success in college and fulfillment in life; Trinity University describes its mission as excellence in teaching, research, and service. Brighton Center says it provides family and community education and development services for children with disabilities or delays. The Texas State History Museum Foundation says it promotes awareness of and raises funds for the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The San Antonio Conservation Society says it works to preserve historic buildings, objects, places, and customs relating to Texas history and to educate the public.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 11 grants totaling $116,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Its largest awards were $25,000 each to Saint Mary’s Hall and Trinity University, followed by $15,000 to the Christus Santa Rosa Foundation. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Brighton Center and The DoSeum, and $7,500 each to Youth Orchestra of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shannon Bush, Bennett Easton, Joella L. Mach, and Natalie M. Dossett as trustees.
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bennett Easton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joella L. Mach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natalie M. Dossett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Bush
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mirza Trust of San Antonio
How much does The Mirza Trust of San Antonio give each year?
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio gave $116K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 10 grants.
What is The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's typical grant size?
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,545, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mirza Trust of San Antonio that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Mirza Trust of San Antonio give grants?
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio 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 (9 grants).
Does The Mirza Trust of San Antonio give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's largest grantees?
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Mary's Hall Inc ($25,000), Trinity University ($25,000) and The Christus Santa Rosa Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mirza Trust of San Antonio?
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mirza Trust of San Antonio fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grants went to educational institutions, charitable organizations, a children’s museum, a youth orchestra, and other recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mirza Trust of San Antonio?
The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's EIN?
The Mirza Trust of San Antonio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6062411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mirza Trust of San Antonio funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mirza-trust-of-san-antonio-morg_09be56481e454786999c215312771606
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