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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-2719361

The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation

A private foundation in San Antonio, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 80 grants and $260,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Annually by may 31.
Restrictions
None.

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $260,000

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $4,536,188
  • Tax year 2023

    $220,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $5,193,413
  • Tax year 2022

    $300,000

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $4,658,327
  • Tax year 2021

    $240,000

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $4,881,109
  • Tax year 2020

    $240,000

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $4,870,141
  • Tax year 2019

    $240,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $5,195,767
  • Tax year 2018

    $255,000

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $5,142,409

Grants paid in 2024

80 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Interfaith Ministries for Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Operations

    $40,000
  2. East Central ISD Social ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $12,000
  3. Meals on WheelsSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $12,000
  4. South Texas Pregnancy Care CenterSeguin, TX

    Operations

    $12,000
  5. Shiner Catholic SchoolShiner, TX

    Operations

    $8,000
  6. Gonzales County Restoration AssocGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $7,000
  7. Gonzales Main Street IncGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $7,000
  8. Rwanda ShinesSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $7,000
  9. San Antonio Christian Dental ClinicSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $7,000
  10. Guide Dogs of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $7,000
  11. Wilson Area Children FoundationFloresville, TX

    Operations

    $6,000
  12. Blueprint MinistriesSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $6,000
  13. University Methodist Church FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $6,000
  14. Catholic CharitiesSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $5,000
  15. East Central School Foundation - Teacher MinigrantsSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $5,000
  16. San Antonio Botanical GardenSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $5,000
  17. Slew Wellness CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $5,000
  18. Younglife Northwest TXSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $5,000
  19. Rotary ClubSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $5,000
  20. Adopt A Needy FamilySan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $4,000
  21. Children's Bereavement CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $4,000
  22. First United Methodist Church GonzalesGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $4,000
  23. Family Link Kids at Legacy RanchGonzalez, TX

    Operations

    $4,000
  24. MedsendStratford, CT

    Operations

    $4,000
  25. Norma's HouseGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $4,000
  26. Virginia Thompson Pearsall Education FoundationPearsall, TX

    Operations

    $4,000
  27. Child Advocates San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $3,500
  28. Animal Defense LeagueSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $3,000
  29. Seton HomefundSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $3,000
  30. Abode Contemplative Care for the DyingSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,500
  31. Boys & Girls Club of SaSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,500
  32. YMCA of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,500
  33. Atascosa Animal AlliesPleasanton, TX

    Operations

    $2,500
  34. Arthur Nagel CommunityAustin, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  35. Arthur Nagel CommunitySan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  36. Gonzales Christian Assistance MinistryGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  37. Gonzales ISD Education FoundationGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  38. Gonzales County Senior Citizens Assoc IncGonzales, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  39. Etosha Rescue & Adoption CenterSeguin, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  40. Project MendSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  41. Kinetic KidsSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  42. TeamabilitySan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  43. Team Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  44. A Doggie 4 YouPipe Creek, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  45. Low Vision Resource CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  46. Presbyterian Children's Home & ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Oerations

    $2,000
  47. Sabinal AlumniSabinal, TX

    Operations

    $2,000
  48. Gonzalez Methodist ChurchCantonment, FL

    Operations

    $1,800
  49. Gonzalez Dog AdoptionsGonzalez, TX

    Operations

    $1,200
  50. Childrens Assoc for Max PotentialSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  51. Children's ShelterSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  52. Community in Schools So Central TexasNew Braunfels, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  53. Girl Scouts of SW TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  54. Guadalupe Regional Medical FoundationSeguin, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  55. St Petersst Joseph Childrens HomeSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  56. Wildlife Rescue & RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  57. Boysville OrphanageConverse, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  58. Brighton CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  59. Naniwalks San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  60. Thru ProjectSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $1,000
  61. August HeartSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $500
  62. Montessori School of SaSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $500
  63. Operation Finally HomeNew Braunfels, TX

    Operations

    $500
  64. San Antonio Council for Alcohol & Drug AbuseBoerne, TX

    Operations

    $500
  65. Vibrant WorksSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $500
  66. Congregation Agudas AchimSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $500
  67. Soldiers' AngelsSan Antonio, TX

    Oerations

    $500
  68. Alamo Area Partners for Animal WelfareSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  69. Christian Senior Servicesmeals on WheelsSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  70. Achievers Center for EducationSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  71. Alamo Area Research CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  72. Geneva School of BoerneBoerne, TX

    Operations

    $0
  73. Reaching Maximum IndependenceSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  74. Samm MinistriesSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  75. Sarah Roberts French Nursing HomeSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  76. Old School MakerspaceSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  77. Texas Restaurant AssociationAustin, TX

    Operations

    $0
  78. Transplant for ChildrenSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0
  79. Operation WarmPhiladelphia, PA

    Operations

    $0
  80. Phil Hardberger ParkSan Antonio, TX

    Operations

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $19,00026% of the total
  2. Health1 grant $12,00016% of the total
  3. Animals4 grants $9,50013% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $7,00010% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $7,00010% of the total
  6. Education4 grants $5,0007% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $13,50018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas77 grants $254,200
  2. Connecticut1 grant $4,000
  3. Florida1 grant $1,800
  4. Pennsylvania1 grant $0

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David DohertyTRUSTEE Hours 5Pay $35,561
  • Laura GarrettBOARD OF MGRS Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sue OrtmanBOARD OF MGRS Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gloria LamascusBOARD OF MGRS Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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