The Wyatt Ranches Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in January 2015, based in Realitos, Texas. It serves as the philanthropic arm of Wyatt Ranches, a cattle ranching operation founded by Oscar Wyatt in 1965. The foundation supports rural communities throughout South and West Texas where Wyatt Ranches operates cattle divisions, with a focus on communities with limited resources that would otherwise lack access to significant funding opportunities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+0.9% YoY
Grant Count
31
+47.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-31.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting underserved rural communities, guided by the motto "nuestro orgullo es nuestra gente" (our pride is our people). Primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Community Development
- Children and Youth
- Animals
- Faith-Based Organizations
Grantmaking
All funding decisions are made through trustee discretion at periodic Board of Directors meetings held at the Tasajillo Division in Realitos. There are no formal grant programs. The foundation responds to routine inquiries within 72 business hours through its website contact form.
Grant Range
$12,000 to $500,000
Average Grant
amount: Approximately $82,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on rural communities in South and West Texas, specifically:
- From Agua Dulce to the Rio Grande River
- West of Marfa
- South Texas communities including Corpus Christi, Robstown, San Antonio, Alice, Benavides, Freer, and McAllen
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $40,623,389
- Total Revenue: $4,298,891
- Total Expenses: $2,431,628
- Total Giving: $1,728,830 to $2,330,408
- Total Liabilities: $556,000
- Number of Employees: 3
Cumulative Impact: The foundation has distributed more than $25 million in grants since 2014.
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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
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rotary International San Diego ($272,631), Agua Dulce Marshall's Office ($180,000), Ramirez Common School District ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUA DULCE MARSHALL'S OFFICE AGUA DULCE, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $180,000 |
| AGUA DULCE MARSHALL'S OFFICE AGUA DULCE, TX | TOYS FOR AGUA DULCE/BANQUET TOY DRIVE ON 12/17/2024 | $59,386 |
| BENAVIDES SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION BENAVIDES, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CITY OF ALICE POLICE DEPARTMENT ALICE, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| CONCEPCION SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION CONCEPCION, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SAILING FOUNDATION CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| COYOTE COOKS INC SAN DIEGO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| DUVAL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION SAN DIEGO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bradford A Wyatt – Director (1 hour/week, $0 compensation)
- Oscar S Wyatt III – Director (1 hour/week, $0 compensation)
- Billy C Wells – President, Treasurer & Director (34 hours/week, $105,000 compensation)
- Ana L Garza – Secretary & Director (34 hours/week, $103,000 compensation)
- Robert T Sakowitz – Vice President & Director (34 hours/week, $98,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADFORD A WYATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OSCAR S WYATT III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILLY C WELLS | PRESIDENT,TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 34 | $105,000 |
| ANA L GARZA | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 34 | $102,500 |
| ROBERT T SAKOWITZ | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 34 | $97,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2025, the Wyatt Ranches Foundation Board of Directors allocated over $1,013,000 in grants during a meeting at the Tasajillo Division in Realitos. Notable recent grants include support for educational initiatives in Robstown Independent School District, enhancements to the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League's sports complex, and community leadership recognition programs.
Wyatt Ranches donates over $1 million to support organizations in needIn 2025, the foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to Burn Pits 360 to establish the Oscar Wyatt Legacy of Valor Fund, expanding direct assistance, suicide prevention programming, and community education for veterans and first responders across Texas and beyond.
Wyatt Ranches Foundation donates to STX organizations | kiiitv.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wyatt Ranches Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on supporting underserved rural communities, guided by the motto "nuestro orgullo es nuestra gente" (our pride is our people). Primary funding priorities include: • Education • Human Services • Community Development • Children and Youth • Animals • Faith-Based Organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Wyatt Ranches Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $12,000 to $500,000 • Average grant amount: Approximately $82,000 • Median grant amount: $45,000 • Annual giving: $2.3 million (2024) **Process:** All funding decisions are made through trustee discretion at periodic Board of Directors meetings held at the Tasajillo Division in Realitos. There are no formal grant programs. The foundation responds to routine inquiries within 72 business hours through its website contact form. **Recent Grant Activity (202…
Where does Wyatt Ranches Foundation make grants?
The foundation focuses on rural communities in South and West Texas, specifically: • From Agua Dulce to the Rio Grande River • West of Marfa • South Texas communities including Corpus Christi, Robstown, San Antonio, Alice, Benavides, Freer, and McAllen
What size grants does Wyatt Ranches Foundation award?
In 2024, Wyatt Ranches Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wyatt Ranches Foundation's EIN?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4794505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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