H-E-B Tournament of Champions Grant (Community Investment Program)

The H-E-B Tournament of Champions Grant, established in 1986, supports organizations benefiting Special Olympics Texas and educational initiatives. Over 37 years, it has raised over $145 million, promoting health, arts, and social services in Texas. Eligible applicants must be valid 501(c)3 non-profits, focusing on specific areas like disaster relief and education, and located near H-E-B regions. This grant fosters community engagement and enhances the quality of life for many Texans.

NOTE: Charitable donation requests must be received a minimum of eight weeks prior to the deadline date to ensure the organization receives funding and sponsorship fulfillment in a timely manner. Note that larger donation requests may take more time to review.
The H-E-B Tournament of Champions was established in 1986 when DeckerFood Company asked H-E-B Grocery Co. to invite a few of their market vendors to play in a golf tournament and donate the proceeds to Special OlympicsTexas. The President of Decker Foods was the Chairman of the Board for Special Olympics Texas at that time. The event raised $38,500 and the proceeds made it possible to hire a Special OlympicsTexas Games Coordinator for Area 20 which included San Antonio. Chuck Hendryx(H-E-B V.P.) and Kathy Ashwin (Admin Asst.) organized the event in six weeks and concluded, if they had a year to plan the event, more money would be raised. The following year the event raised $78,000 and the rest is history!
Over the past 40 years, this event has raised over $194 million dollars benefiting Special OlympicsTexas and other worthwhile organizations that focus on children and educational initiatives throughout the State of Texas.
In 2003, the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust was established and the event became a 501(c)3 tax exempt private foundation under the Internal Revenue codes.

Eligibility

Charitable gifts are considered for organizations that meet the giving criteria described below.is a valid non‑profit that maintains an IRS 501(c) designation.provides support for one of the following focus areas:arts and humanities,disaster relief,diversity initiatives,education and literacy,environment and conservation,health and wellness,hunger relief,military,social services.The event or program, for which I am requesting support, has a start date or deadline of at least eight (8) weeks from the application submission date.
The organization have not already applied for a donation from local H-E-B or Central Market regarding this request.
Organizations or programs must be in proximity to one of H-E-B's regions:Austin/Central Texas – Austin, Bastrop, Belton, Buda, Burleson, Burnet, Cleburne, Copperas Cove, Corsicana, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Ennis, Gatesville, Georgetown, Granbury, Harker Heights, Killeen, Kingsland, Kyle, Lampasas, Leander, Marble Falls, Marlin, Mexia, Round Rock, San Marcos, Stephenville, Temple, WacoBorder Region – Alamo, Brownsville, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City, Del Rio, Donna, Eagle Pass, Edinburg, Elsa, Harlingen, Hondo, Laredo, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Palmview, Pearsall, Pharr, Port Isabel, Raymondville, Rio Grande City, San Benito, San Juan, Uvalde, WeslacoGulf Coast – Alice, Aransas Pass, Beeville, Corpus Christi, Cuero, Edna, Falfurrias, Gonzales, Ingleside, Kenedy, Kingsville, Mathis, Port Lavaca, Portland, Refugio, Robstown, Rockport, Sinton, Victoria, YoakumHouston – Alvin, Bay City, Beaumont, Bellaire, Brenham, Bryan, Clear Lake, College Station, Columbus, Conroe, Crockett, Deer Park, El Campo, Groves, Houston, Huntsville, Katy, Kingwood, Lake Jackson, League City, Livingston, Lufkin, Lumberton, Missouri City, Orange, Pasadena, Pearland, Port Arthur, Santa Fe, Spring, Sugarland, Texas City, The Woodlands, Tomball, WhartonSan Antonio/West – Abilene, Big Spring, Boerne, Bulverde, Floresville, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, La Vernia, Leon Springs, Lytle, Midland, New Braunfels, Odessa, Pleasanton, San Angelo, San Antonio, Seguin

Ineligibility

The organization is not requesting support for advertising, individuals, operating expenses, school trips, sports events, teams, or third-party fundraisers.