Thomas Gilcrease Foundation
The Thomas Gilcrease Foundation is a private foundation located in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports three grants, each listed with a charitable purpose.
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Gilcrease Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,980,807
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (80% 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 Thomas Gilcrease 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: 6039 Whitby Road, San Antonio, TX 78240-2383
Phone: (210) 885-6103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Gilcrease Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of ($19K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 72 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming and 20% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas Gilcrease Foundation gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $180K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson, WY | Charitable | $19,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of a San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Kayak Club Jackson, WY | Charitable | $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 | $2,980,807 | $259,493 | $178,324 | $25,000 | 3 | $98,584 | $193,277 | $166,767 |
| 2024 | $2,899,587 | $297,457 | $239,123 | $75,000 | 15 | $153,602 | $225,107 | $148,336 |
| 2023 | $2,697,124 | $146,355 | $321,053 | $180,000 | 14 | $244,643 | $84,824 | $143,121 |
| 2022 | $2,872,919 | $170,631 | $291,636 | $150,000 | 20 | $212,300 | $111,308 | $162,829 |
| 2021 | $2,994,000 | $246,605 | $285,131 | $150,000 | 20 | — | $186,683 | $166,007 |
| 2020 | $3,032,663 | $186,432 | $172,051 | $90,000 | 18 | — | $150,520 | $149,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Gilcrease Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $25,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $19,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $19,000 to Community Foundation of (Jackson, WY), $5,000 to San Antonio Museum of A (San Antonio, TX), and $1,000 to Jackson Hole Kayak Club (Jackson, WY); each was designated for a charitable purpose.
The foundation reported $75,000 in grants across 15 grants in 2024, and $180,000 across 14 grants in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kimberly Kieny and Jana Gilcrease as vice-presidents; Thomas Denney as president; Peter Denney as secretary and treasurer; and Thomas Gene Gilcrease as vice-president.
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation is led by Thomas Denney, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Denney
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Jana Gilcrease
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Peter Denney
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Thomas Gene Gilcrease
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Kimberly Kieny
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barta Busby (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Thomas Denney (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Gilcrease Foundation
How much does Thomas Gilcrease Foundation give each year?
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 15 grants.
What is Thomas Gilcrease Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas Gilcrease Foundation give grants?
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does Thomas Gilcrease Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas Gilcrease Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is Thomas Gilcrease Foundation?
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Gilcrease 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 Thomas Gilcrease Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Gilcrease Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6009934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thomas Gilcrease 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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