Horse Creek Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-6340243
Foundation Overview
Based in San Antonio, TX, Horse Creek Trust has awarded 190 grants totaling $1,165,100 to organizations in New Hampshire, Texas and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $73,500, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 42 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
64% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in San Antonio (97%), Kerrville (2%), Pflugerville (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 18% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (60%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Horse Creek Trust'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School | $20,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Hotchkiss School | $3,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Washington & Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $30,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Millsaps College | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $9,050 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $17,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Witte Museum | $21,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Food Bank Inc | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Mission Heritage Partners | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Contemporary Art For San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| St Paul's School | $20,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Hotchkiss School | $3,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Washington & Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $30,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Millsaps College | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $9,050 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $17,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Witte Museum | $21,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Food Bank Inc | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Mission Heritage Partners | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Contemporary Art For San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| St Paul's School | $15,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Hotchkiss School | $5,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Washington And Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $27,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Duke University | $8,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Kerrville Perpetual Care Cemetery | $1,000 | Kerrville, TX, US | Unrestricted Charitable | 2023 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $11,650 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $22,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Contemporary Art For San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Heritage House Partners | $2,500 | Pflugerville, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| St Paul's School | $15,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Hotchkiss School | $5,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Washington And Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $27,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Duke University | $8,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Kerrville Perpetual Care Cemetery | $1,000 | Kerrville, TX, US | Unrestricted Charitable | 2023 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $11,650 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $22,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Contemporary Art For San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Heritage House Partners | $2,500 | Pflugerville, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| St Paul's School | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Artpace Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Hotchkiss School | $5,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Washington And Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $10,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Duke University | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $8,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $17,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Sculpture In The | 2022 |
| Reaching Maximum Independence | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Blue Star Contemporary Art San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Southwest School Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Paul's School | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Artpace Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Hotchkiss School | $5,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Washington And Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $10,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Duke University | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $8,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $17,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Sculpture In The | 2022 |
| Reaching Maximum Independence | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Blue Star Contemporary Art San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Southwest School Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Paul's School | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Artpace Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Hotchkiss School | $5,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Washington And Lee University | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $10,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Duke University | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $8,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $17,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Sculpture In The | 2022 |
| Reaching Maximum Independence | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Blue Star Contemporary Art San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Southwest School Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Artpace Inc | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Hotchkiss School | $5,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Washington And Lee University | $5,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $7,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Duke University | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $7,600 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $21,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| San Antonio Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Blue Star Contemporary Art San Antonio | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| The Doseum San Antonio Children's Museum | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Southwest School Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Mcnay Art Museum | $73,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Washington And Lee University | $1,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley | $7,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Witte Museum | $1,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| San Antonio Museum Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| San Antonio Public Library | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Southwest School Of Art | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Blue Star Contemporary | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Hotchkiss School | $4,000 | Lakeville, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Duke University | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| The Doseum | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Saint Mary's Hall Inc | $4,300 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $700 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $6,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Artpace Inc | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-6340243 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 653067 Dallas, TX 75265-3067 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Horse Creek Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | |
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| Co-trustee | |
| Co-trustee | Allan G Paterson Jr |
| Co-trustee | Carolyn J Paterson |
Forms 990-PF
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