Zachry Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Zachry Foundation focuses on the San Antonio area, with top interests including education and the arts. 

IP TAKE:  The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Local grantseekers will need to network here.

PROFILE: Incorporated in 1960, the Zachry Foundation's Texas grantmaking focuses on the San Antonio community. This is a private family foundation that was founded by H.B. Zachry and has been sustained by the family business entities since then. Primary interests include education, arts and humanities, and health and social services throughout the San Antonio area.

Grants for Education, Arts and Culture, Public Health and Access, and Community Development

In a recent year, the foundation gave away around $1.2 million to a short list of grantees. A large recipient is the University of Texas at San Antonio Medical School. The foundation has also funded professorships at University of Texas. Other grantees include St. Leo the Great Catholic School - San Antonio, Youth Orchestra of San Antonio, Symphonic Society of San Antonio, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Cancer Therapy Center, and San Antonio Botanical Garden. 

Important Grant Details

Foundation grants tend to range from $5,000 to $5,000. Grantmaking is largely focused on the city of San Antonio rather than more broadly throughout Texas.

The foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited grant applications or spread its money widely. Typically, it selects a handful of grantees to support, often on a multi-year basis. The phone number to reach the foundation staff is 210-258-2100.

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CONTACT:

P.O. Box 33240

San Antonio, TX 78265