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John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust

San Antonio, Texas  ·  EIN 862643196  ·  Private foundation

John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $6.7M in grants paid and $127.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 136 individual grants from this funder — $14.9M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$6.7M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$127.3M
Total assets
136
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust funds

John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Our Lady of the Lake University
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$500K2024
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$300K2024
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$300K2023
Cibolo Center for Nature Conservation
CHARITABLE GRANT
Boerne, TX$300K2023
Hill Country Daily Bread
CHARITABLE GRANT
Boerne, TX$270K2023
Texas Public Radio
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$260K2022
Hemisfair Conservancy
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$250K2022
San Antonio Zoological Society
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$250K2024
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$250K2024
Samministries
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$202K2022
The Witte Museum
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$200K2022
San Antonio Zoo
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$200K2022
University Health Sys Fnd
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$200K2022
The Childrens Hospital of Sa Fdn
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$200K2022
The Witte Museum
CHARITABLE GRANT
San Antonio, TX$200K2023

John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$3.1M
2023$5.0M
2024$6.7M

How to apply for funding from John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust

John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust

Does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust fund?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Our Lady of the Lake University, Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, Texas Biomedical Research Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust give in grants?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust reported $6.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.9M over 136 grants.
Where is John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust located?
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 862643196.
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About this profile. This page is built from John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.