Smothers Bruni Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-2950058
Foundation Overview
Based in San Antonio, TX, Smothers Bruni Foundation has awarded 132 grants totaling $1,009,000 to organizations in New York, Texas and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 31 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
76% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in San Antonio (37%), Dallas (27%), Pipe Creek (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1675% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Smothers Bruni Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Friars Of Hebbronville Inc | $20,000 | Hebbronville, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Algeria Womens Chorus Of San Antonio | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Church | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Stewpot | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Magik Theatre | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| School Of American Ballet | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Free & Fair Litigation Group | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Magik Theatre | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hooker Ranch Slaugther Horse Rescue | $2,500 | Winnsboro, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| A Doggie 4 You | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Equus Survival Trust | $5,000 | Lowgap, NC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Triple H Equitherapy Center | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pipe Creek Voulnteer Fire Dept Inc | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Saving Shelter Strays Inc | $5,000 | Bandera, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| White Rock Ymca | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ursuline Academy Of Dallas Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pta Texas Congress | $4,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Cecilia Catholic School | $3,500 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dartmoor Pony Registry Of America Inc | $5,000 | Boyce, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Animal Defense League | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Champions Educational Foundation | $5,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Free & Fair Litigation Group | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $5,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| School Of American Ballet | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pride Of Sudie Pto Dba Sudie William Tag Atc | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pipe Creek Voulnteer Fire Dept Inc | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Church | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Cecilia Catholic School | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Stewpot | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| A Doggie 4 You | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Triple H Equitherapy Center | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hooker Ranch Slaughter Horse Rescue | $2,500 | Winnsboro, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Equus Survival Trust | $5,000 | Lowgap, NC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dartmoor Pony Registry Of America Inc | $5,000 | Boyce, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Saving Shelter Strays Inc | $5,000 | Bandera, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Franciscan Friars Of Hebbronville Inc | $15,000 | Hebbronville, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Annie's Place Dba Mommies In Need | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Annie's Place Dba Mommies In Need | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pride Of Sudie Pto Dba Sudie William Tag Atc | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pipe Creek Voulnteer Fire Dept Inc | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Church | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Cecilia Catholic School | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Stewpot | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| A Doggie 4 You | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Triple H Equitherapy Center | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hooker Ranch Slaughter Horse Rescue | $2,500 | Winnsboro, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Equus Survival Trust | $5,000 | Lowgap, NC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dartmoor Pony Registry Of America Inc | $5,000 | Boyce, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Saving Shelter Strays Inc | $5,000 | Bandera, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Franciscan Friars Of Hebbronville Inc | $15,000 | Hebbronville, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Annie's Place Dba Mommies In Need | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Annie's Place Dba Mommies In Need | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $30,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mommies In Need Inc | $19,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Free And Fair Litigation Group Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New York City Ballet | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ursuline Academy Of Dallas Inc | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Dallas | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stewpot Grant | 2022 |
| Saint Mary's Hall | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Algeria Womens Chorus Of San Antonio | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| School Of American Ballet | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pipe Creek Voulnteer Fire Dept | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riverside Community Church Hill Country | $2,500 | Spring Branch, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Janis K Lindeman Memorial Fund | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $30,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mommies In Need Inc | $19,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Free And Fair Litigation Group Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New York City Ballet | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ursuline Academy Of Dallas Inc | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Dallas | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stewpot Grant | 2022 |
| Saint Mary's Hall | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Animal Defense League Of Texas | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Algeria Womens Chorus Of San Antonio | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| School Of American Ballet | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pipe Creek Voulnteer Fire Dept | $2,500 | Pipe Creek, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riverside Community Church Hill Country | $2,500 | Spring Branch, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Janis K Lindeman Memorial Fund | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jdrf Southern Texas Chapter | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mommies In Need Inc | $22,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Dallas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stewpot Grant | 2021 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jdrf Southern Texas Chapter | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mommies In Need Inc | $22,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Dallas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stewpot Grant | 2021 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jdrf Southern Texas Chapter | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mommies In Need Inc | $22,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Dallas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stewpot Grant | 2021 |
| Jdrf Southern Texas Chapter | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Battle Of Flowers Association | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Boysville Inc | $5,000 | Converse, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition Educational Fund | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mommies In Need Inc | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Consejo Real De Reyes Feos Anteriores Inc | $5,000 | Shavano Park, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Magik Theatre | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Rothko Chapel | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Program Enrichment | 2016 |
| San Antonio Public Library | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-2950058 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 701467 San Antonio, TX 78270-1467 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Smothers Bruni Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Elizabeth L Bruni |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Natalia P Bruni Weatherbie |
| Secretary | Katherine M Bruni |
| Treasurer | Robert Jmx Bruni |
| Director | Jacqueline A Bruni |
Forms 990-PF
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