University of St Thomas
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$35.1M
Foundation funders
91
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds University of St Thomas?
University of St Thomas is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by The Carl a Davis and Lois E Davis ($9.5M), The Sarofim Foundation ($8.0M), The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation ($5.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $35.1M in grants to University of St Thomas between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2026) to $16.5M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
What grants has University of St Thomas received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pemmy Smith Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
| 2026 | The William a and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation | ONE-HALF RESTRICTED FOR THE ANNUAL FUND AND ONE-HALF RESTRICTED FOR THE MONAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Sarofim Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $8,000,000 |
| 2025 | Hildebrand Foundation | General support | $350,000 |
| 2025 | Peggy and Bill Shiffick Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $242,689 |
| 2025 | The Elkins Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AT UST | $200,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $173,075 |
| 2025 | Avvento Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $79,150 |
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund | GRANTS | $72,000 |
| 2025 | Pettinelli Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $70,000 |
| 2025 | The Robert a Welch Foundation | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Vivian L Smith Foundation | SUPPORT THE "VIVIAN L. SMITH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND" FOR NURSING STUDENTS IN THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Houston Food Bank | Food Distribution Program | $41,713 |
| 2025 | Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Ahmanson Foundation | TOWARD THE MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING AND ITS SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The William a and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation | ONE-HALF RESTRICTED FOR THE ANNUAL FUND AND ONE-HALF RESTRICTED FOR THE MONAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Pemmy Smith Foundation | FOR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Marek Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare | Education | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Bhojani Family Foundation | HEALTH | $17,448 |
| 2025 | David J & Judith Beck Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grant | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,352 |
| 2025 | Spencer Educational Foundation Inc | GENERAL GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Strake Foundation | Annual Scholarship Gala Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| 2025 | E & M Foundation Inc | CHARITY | $8,976 |
| 2025 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,332 |
| 2025 | Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of St Thomas?
University of St Thomas is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by The Carl a Davis and Lois E Davis ($9.5M), The Sarofim Foundation ($8.0M), The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation ($5.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $35.1M in grants to University of St Thomas between 2021–2026.
Who is University of St Thomas's largest funder?
The Carl a Davis and Lois E Davis is the largest recorded funder of University of St Thomas, with $9.5M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has University of St Thomas received?
IRS 990 filings record $35.1M in grants to University of St Thomas across 200 grants from 91 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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