Thomas Gilcrease Foundation
The Thomas Gilcrease Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1942 and located in San Antonio, Texas. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since November 1943. It operates as a family foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
-58.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-61.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds charitable, educational, religious/charitable, and religious/educational organizations. The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to cultural heritage preservation and promotion, with a focus on inspiring appreciation for the arts and history within the community.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000 - $20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas, though it has demonstrated support for organizations in Oklahoma, including the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa and the Tulsa Botanic Garden.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,697,124
- Total Revenues: $146,355
- Total Expenses: $321,053
- Total Liabilities: $439
- Investment Income and Dividends: $58,740
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,899,587 | $2,697,124 | $2,872,919 |
| Revenue | $297,457 | $146,355 | $170,631 |
| Expenses | $239,123 | $321,053 | $291,636 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $153,602 | $244,643 | $212,300 |
| Net Investment Income | $225,107 | $84,824 | $111,308 |
| Distributable Amount | $148,336 | $143,121 | $162,829 |
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
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY KIENY | MEMBER | 2 | $8,000 |
| THOMAS DENNEY | PRESIDENT | 2 | $12,800 |
| PETER DENNEY | SEC, TREAS | 2 | $8,000 |
| THOMAS GENE GILCREASE | VICE-PRES | 2 | $8,000 |
| JANA GILCREASE | VICE-PRES | 2 | $8,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 6039 Whitby Road, Apartment 1802, San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone: 210-885-6103
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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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