The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Texas, that supports activities and programs benefiting children in Texas. Founded in 1989, it works with charitable organizations to provide support for children; the foundation’s website says net proceeds from the Texas Cavaliers River Parade are donated to the foundation for this work.
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Texas. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,905,070
- +118.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +41.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,638
- +55.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,167,959
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (22 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Organizations may submit an application through the foundation’s grant application process. The foundation says potential recipients provide information including their 501(c)(3) status, EIN, and mission statement for review and approval.
- Review Cycle
- The listed April 1, 2026 deadline at 11:59 p.m. was for the 2026–2027 application cycle and has passed.
- Deadline
- The listed April 1, 2026 deadline at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 909 Ne Loop 410 903, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 822-2216
Website: https://texascavaliers.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation - Program and Capital Grants
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
Amount
Program grants typically up to $10,000; Capital grants up to $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation Grant
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brackenridge Park Conservancy ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($135,480), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 207 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that grant funds must be used in Texas and that its mission is to benefit children residing in Texas. In filing year 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 51 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $871K (2024) to $2.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy San Antonio, TX | All Nature Playground Plans | $550,000 |
| Sa Life Academy San Antonio, TX | Educational Support-Mental Disab. | $103,820 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $135,480 |
| The Arc of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Programs for Those W/ Special Needs | $102,710 |
| Mission Road Ministries San Antonio, TX | Support the Soar and More Program | $102,560 |
| Special Reach Inc San Antonio, TX | Programs for Those with SPCL Needs | $101,230 |
| Brighton Center San Antonio, TX | Supplies, Equipment, Materials | $101,070 |
| The Rise School of Sa San Antonio, TX | General Operating Support | $100,850 |
| Sa Community Resource Directo San Antonio, TX | New Intake System for IDD Community | $50,000 |
| YWCA San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,167,959 | $3,269,533 | $2,476,061 | $1,905,070 | 55 | $504,232 |
| 2024 | $12,171,648 | $3,324,954 | $1,696,145 | $871,475 | 39 | $493,487 |
| 2023 | $11,156,403 | $2,330,761 | $6,577,158 | $2,509,550 | 37 | $-3,507 |
| 2022 | $11,025,028 | $6,595,749 | $2,240,939 | $1,677,649 | 31 | $212,494 |
| 2021 | $7,974,144 | $1,064,761 | $1,254,874 | $880,492 | 45 | $132,966 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to encourage, foster, support, and conduct activities and programs that benefit children residing in Texas. Its website says it focuses on programs, projects, and collaborative efforts that reach as many children as possible, and aims to support children’s growth and development, self-esteem, and innovation.
The 2025 grant list includes organizations serving children with special needs and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as support for a park conservancy, a school, and other community organizations. These examples describe the grantees’ work, not a separate statement of the foundation’s mission. For example, Special Reach says it provides enrichment programs for children with special needs and respite for their families; Brighton Center says it provides education and development services to children with disabilities or delays; and Respite Care of an individual recipient says it provides specialized care for children with special needs and complex medical conditions. Brackenridge Park Conservancy describes its work as stewarding the park’s natural, historic, educational, and recreational resources.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 55 grants totaling $1,905,070 in filing year 2025. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $550,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grant was $550,000 to Brackenridge Park Conservancy for “All Nature Playground Plans.” Other large awards included $103,820 to SA Life Academy for educational support related to mental disability; $103,480 to Respite Care of an individual recipient for services for children with special needs; $102,710 to The Arc of an individual recipient for programs for people with special needs; and $102,560 to Mission Road Ministries to support its SOAR and MORE program.
The foundation’s application page says it accepts applications for program and capital needs. It describes program funding as typically not exceeding $10,000 and capital requests as up to $50,000. The page also says the foundation has not established a minimum or maximum grant amount, typically makes small grants, rarely awards multi-year grants, and discourages more than one application from an organization in a given year. Eligible applicants must be organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3); the foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit organizations, economic development, annual funds, fundraising-event sponsorships, political activities, or lobbying. Grant funds must be used in Texas. Operating-cost requests are acceptable when specifically related to one or more program goals. The foundation encourages collaborative proposals with clearly defined accountability and evaluation responsibilities. Staff may request a site visit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shannon Nisbet as executive director; W Plack Carr III as president; Michael R Kiolbassa as vice president; George V Shaw as treasurer; Stephen Blount as fundraising chairman; Gregory L Wright as secretary; Fred Middleton as chairman emeritus; and Jeffrey C Bailey as past president.
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation is led by Shannon Nisbet, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Nisbet
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$37K (2021) → $83K (2025)
W. Plack Carr III
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Blount
Fundr. Chairman
Secretary → Fundr. Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Kiolbassa
Vice President
Fundraising Chair → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Middleton
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George V. Shaw
Treasurer
Secretary → Fundr. Chairman, 2024
Fundr. Chairman → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory L. Wright
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Bailey
Past President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jeffery C. Bailey (2024) — President
- Former: William B. Kingman (2024) — Past President
- Former: Bill Kingman (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Jeff Bailey (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Plack Carr (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Triple Fuhrmann (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Donald E. Miller Jr. (2021–2022) — Vc King Cnl
- Former: Mark Krenger (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Steve Dutton (2021–2022) — Chair Kings Cnl
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $83K, to Shannon Nisbet (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
How much does The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $871K across 39 grants.
What is The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,638, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (42 grants).
Does The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Art Contest Award" (5 grants).
Who are The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brackenridge Park Conservancy ($550,000), Sa Life Academy ($103,820) and The Arc of San Antonio ($102,710), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($135,480), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation?
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to encourage, foster, support, and conduct activities and programs that benefit children residing in Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation?
Organizations may submit an application through the foundation’s grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2546003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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