Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research Grant

Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Summary

The Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research Grant supports 501(c)(3) public charities conducting heart and cancer research in Bexar County, Texas. Founded by an active community member, the foundation honors her legacy and addresses significant health challenges. Grants are available to local organizations, and if none qualify, funds can be allocated to other Texas charities focused on these critical health issues, contributing to vital research and community health improvement.

Overview

Mission An active member of the San Antonio Junior League, Shelby Rae Tengg was very engaged in her community. Her wealth came from years of prudent investment. Her husband worked at Alamo Iron Works and owned a number of rent houses. They lived in a modest home in the Highlands area on the Southside of San Antonio. Several of Mrs. Tengg’s relatives died of both cancer and heart disease.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Grants are awarded to charitable organizations in Bexar County, Texas, that conduct heart and cancer research in Bexar County, Texas.If there are not any qualified 501(c)(3) organizations as such in Bexar County, then distributions can be made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in the State of Texas for the purposes of heart and cancer research.