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Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation - Program and Capital Grants

The Texas Cavaliers Charitable

Funding Amount

Program grants typically up to $10,000; Capital grants up to $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation - Program and Capital Grants

Funder: Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation

Geographic Scope: State of Texas only

Mission: The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation encourages, fosters, supports and conducts activities and programs which benefit children residing within the State of Texas.

Focus Areas:

  • Programs, projects and collaborative efforts that reach as many children as possible

  • Supporting children's growth and development

  • Building self-esteem

  • Raising expectations

  • Encouraging innovation
  • Grant Types:

  • Program Grants: Typically up to $10,000

  • Capital Grants: Up to $50,000
  • Eligibility:

  • Organization must be exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

  • Must serve children in Texas

  • Grants are for organizations only; not available to individuals or for-profit organizations
  • What the Foundation Does NOT Fund:

  • Economic development

  • Annual fund fundraising

  • Event sponsorships

  • Political or lobbying activities
  • What the Foundation WILL Fund:

  • Operating costs (when specifically related to Program Goals)

  • Collaborative efforts (Foundation encourages these)
  • Important Notes:

  • No established minimum or maximum grant amount, but typically makes small grants

  • Rarely grants multi-year awards

  • Only one grant application per organization per year

  • Site visits may be conducted as part of evaluation process

  • Grantee organizations must submit follow-up reports on fund use and program effectiveness
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: tccf@sendero.com

  • Address: 909 NE Loop 410 Suite 903, San Antonio, TX 78209
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • No late submissions will be accepted
  • How to Apply:
    1. Complete the online grant application
    2. Submit through the official application portal

    Evaluation Process:

  • Foundation staff may request a site visit to:

  • - Tour organization facilities
    - Meet with staff, trustees, and constituencies
    - Discuss data collection and program evaluation processes
    - Assess organizational capacity and effectiveness
    - Understand who will be served by the program
  • Site visits are brief and informal; no need to provide entertainment
  • Post-Award Requirements:

  • Grantee organizations must submit a follow-up report to the Foundation describing:

  • - How grant funds were used
    - Level of effectiveness of the grantee program

    Contact for Questions:

  • Email: tccf@sendero.com
  • What The Texas Cavaliers Charitable actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    55
    Total given
    $1.91M
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $5,100–$550K
    • By dollars: Texas 98%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Fairfield, CA; San Antono, TX.
    • 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Brackenridge Park Conservancy · San Antonio, TX

      All nature playground plans

      $550K

    • Sa Life Academy · San Antonio, TX

      Educational support-mental disab

      $104K

    • Respite Care of San Antonio · San Antonio, TX

      Support serv for special needs kids

      $103K

    • The Arc of San Antonio · San Antonio, TX

      Programs for those w/ special needs

      $103K

    • Mission Road Ministries · San Antonio, TX

      Support the soar and more program

      $103K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programscapital

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