William & Salome McAllen Scanlan
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing states that it has no restrictions on awards but gives preference to environmental and educational concerns.
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan at a glance
In short: William & Salome McAllen Scanlan gave $370K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $369,968
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,108
- +49.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $775,380
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William & Salome McAllen Scanlan
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter to William Scanlan Jr. describing activities and the amount requested, with proof of tax-exempt status. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that awards have no restrictions, with preferences for environmental and educational concerns.
- Review Cycle
- There are no deadlines, but the foundation recommends applying before October each year.
- Deadline
- There are no deadlines, but the foundation recommends applying before October each year.
- Contact
Application contact: William Scanlan Jr
Mailing address: 112 E Pecan Street Suite 1240, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-4491
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & Salome McAllen Scanlan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Main Plaza Conservancy ($100K). Together the top 9 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 74 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 27% to recipients in New Mexico. Listed recipients included organizations in San Antonio and Austin, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How William & Salome McAllen Scanlan gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 551% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $370K (2024) to $935K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main Plaza Conservancy San Antonio, TX | Saga Project | $100,000 |
| The Rio Grande School Santa Fe, NM | Building Improvements and Tuition Assistance Program | $100,000 |
| St Edward's University Austin, TX | Wild Basin Creative Student Research Center | $30,000 |
| Hemisphere Conservancy San Antonio, TX | Capital campaign for civic park in memory of cecil c scanlan | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Festival of Books Inc San Antonio, TX | 2024 San Antonio Festival of Books | $25,000 |
| University of Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | Endowment for Scholarship for Undergraduate Health Professions Students | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio, TX | Splendor in the Garden | $25,000 |
| Headwaters at Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | General Program Fund | $20,000 |
| KLRN San Antonio, TX | PBS News Hour | $19,968 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $775,380 | $338,988 | $385,234 | $369,968 | 9 | $370,983 | $107,237 | $67,336 |
| 2023 | $821,626 | $341,151 | $430,295 | $413,968 | 15 | $415,686 | $13,278 | $59,368 |
| 2022 | $910,801 | $652,799 | $954,525 | $935,218 | 16 | $937,625 | $330,961 | $58,440 |
| 2021 | $1,212,527 | $649,091 | $540,949 | $521,500 | 17 | $524,521 | $396,195 | $97,681 |
| 2020 | $1,104,544 | $381,422 | $613,599 | $595,573 | 17 | — | $93,947 | $90,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Salome McAllen Scanlan reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for projects involving civic and cultural heritage, education, conservation, arts and literature, and public media. For example, Main Plaza Conservancy describes its work as bringing awareness of San Antonio’s history and heritage, while The Rio Grande School says its mission is to challenge children’s intellect, inspire their imagination, and nurture their desire to learn. Headwaters at Incarnate Word describes its mission as preserving, restoring, and celebrating the natural, cultural, historical, spiritual, and educational values of the San Antonio River headwaters.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $369,968. Grant amounts ranged from $19,968 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants were $100,000 to Main Plaza Conservancy for the SAGA Project and $100,000 to The Rio Grande School for building improvements and tuition assistance. Other grants included $30,000 to St Edward’s University for the Wild Basin Creative Student Research Center; $25,000 each to Hemisphere Conservancy for the Cecil C. Scanlan civic park capital campaign, San Antonio Festival of Books for its 2024 festival, University of the Incarnate Word for an undergraduate health professions scholarship endowment, and San Antonio Botanical Garden for Splendor in the Garden; $20,000 to Headwaters at Incarnate Word for its general program fund; and $19,968 to KLRN for PBS News Hour.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Scanlan Jr. and John McAllen Scanlan as trustees.
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John McAllen Scanlan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Scanlan Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William & Salome McAllen Scanlan
How much does William & Salome McAllen Scanlan give each year?
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan gave $370K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $414K across 15 grants.
What is William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's typical grant size?
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,108, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William & Salome McAllen Scanlan give grants?
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (7 grants).
Does William & Salome McAllen Scanlan give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's largest grantees?
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's largest 2024 grantees include Main Plaza Conservancy ($100,000), The Rio Grande School ($100,000) and St Edward's University ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Salome McAllen Scanlan?
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan reported $775K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William & Salome McAllen Scanlan fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for projects involving civic and cultural heritage, education, conservation, arts and literature, and public media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & Salome McAllen Scanlan?
Submit a letter to William Scanlan Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's EIN?
William & Salome McAllen Scanlan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2697713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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